50 years on this physical earth,
But husting and busting to make my name known t the world!!
Because, i have a message at hand;
And, it is not easy being born in Africa and being raised in Africa from a very poor family!
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Africa is for the Africans and not for the looters, terrorists and exporters! This is what you want to say, dear friend Koofi Louis?
To have dignity and pride, to love and have faith, to be grateful for everything good despite the harshness, poverty and struggle is reflected in your beautiful poem Edward....10
Heart rending poem! 'I can't stop the rain from falling on my head' That's a great line! To be born an African, experience the hazards of life in Africa and yet, be a proud African.Edward! i salute you!
This poem is very relatable. I also grew up in the ghetto! Thanks for sharing! Great job.
Telling it like it is, bold and ugly, let the truth be told. You did a smashing job of it Edward, thank you.....
Growing up! ! ! Growing old! Musing along in Africa! ! ! ! Thanks for your comment on my poem. Stay blessed always.