Africa's Soul Comments

Why did you write this poem?

Well expressed thoughts and feelings nicely brought forth in persuasive expressions with conviction. Thanks for sharing and do remain enriched.

ITS GOOD.........................

What a beautiful ode to Africa!

Such a peaceful verse for my continent, Africa. Thanks for the nice thoughts and hopes. Perfect piece. Perfect peace. 10+++

I see that this poem of yours evoked a lot of response, Lorraine. There's no harm in being an armchair traveller. You can learn a lot and gain empathy for others. If you want some more images of Africa, you may like to read some of my poems such as Monkeys in the trees, The Crater, Tme-lapse safari and The Last Lioness.

Africa really has a charm that captivates you.................you've depicted its landscape beautifully, with wonderful imagery........

Okoye, my poem was written for a charity project which hasn't quite reached fruition.As an artist and poet I write for myself and I write what I want then share it with others.I'm not commercialised yet.As far as travel goes I wish I could travel every where but you see I can research any subject and write about it if I choose to.I have never seen a unicorn and I wrote about one.I've never traveled across the Rainbow Bridge but i can imagine what the after-life is like..I know something of the history of Africa but I am curious about something: did all the tribes speak the same language?

Its good you said you have never been to africa....and i think you should plan a trip. And please if you havent been to africa...I think you should not write anything about a place you dont know and never been to. The news media is so negatively skewed on africa..potraying us as hungry and babaric people....guess what...ITS A PURE LIE....there are people here that are more comfortable than most people in USA and Europe will ever be. And we also have students here that knows so much about europe and european culture and some are even more American than some American. Yes there are places torn by wars and by hunger...but where in the world isnt. Africa used to be a peaceful and disciplined continent where the diginity of man is upheld till the coming of Europeans...there are the ones that introduced corruption and massive and widespread war and hunger....you should read Things Fall Apart...by Chinua Achebe...he is very popular and he teaches in the USA...I think after reading it, you will get a picture of pre european africa and how Things Fall Apart when they arrived...I dont think any Author of note has written about anything/place without getting first hand knowledge of the thing/place and I suggest you do so...thanks+ Mr Okoye Chukwudi Charles from Nigeria.

Excellent! Your knowledgeable and well penned write is absolutely terrific! Thank you for sharing! 10+++ Keep inspiring the World with more of your talented works! God Bless You!

My poem was written for a special anthology project.I'm still waiting for word of publication date and if they will be sending a release form out to me..You can look up Poetry For Change (In Africa) or Megan Mateo on Facebook where the cause is listed.

I enjoyed this poem for its verve and the line 'I've never been to Africa' heralds out your knowledge of the people loud and clear and their situation right down to their soul...a deserving +++10m from me....... Africa's soul mate uavaniceday regards

When mother died I moved to Kenya to be brought up by my father. I more than fully understand the worthwhile nature of this project & intend to give it my full support. PS: Thanks for the welcome. lu.

i have been to africa abd it is all the things you have written about but most of all in the Garden of Africa grows the most beautiful flowers her people.

This is marvelous. I could envision it all very well. I have never been to Africa, but have a friend over there. Well, did, we had been talking for 8 months and then he disappeared, haven't heard from him in 3 months. I am so sad. But I will bookmark this so that I can help out with writing something or whatever I can do. Bravo, for you, helping out with such great wonders.

Well, Africa is far much more interesting than you think and what you have seen on TV and read in books, magazines and newspapers, and different nations in African countries have their own cultures. Many of them who are of the same background are very heterogeneous in their ways of living. Why not plan a trip and come over to different areas for different experiences, you may have a wonderful time. Nice take on Africa imaginatively seen through other eyes.

i'd say we travel to world in imagination.. you been there milady.. just ain't realize it. this is touching

For anyone interested Megan Mateo's Poetry For Change post is on page 35 of the poetics and poetry forum

you said that you've never been in africa well to me you seems like you've been there i think that you are a good writer you discribed every thing dependent on your ideas that's really good

well this is nice i agree Africa is good enough well done actually you got extraordinary idea luwi