This Poem…
This poem is such a song;
To be sung with all youth and vigor.
Its tune, a war cry among Zulu in KwaZulu Natal
Its tempo like a bomb in the heart of Sierra Leone
Its beat, pure machine-guns in the streets of Congo Kinshasa.
This poem is such a song!
This poem is our Crude Right;
That can’t be silenced in silence
As our heads grey with sooth of bitterness,
And ulcers in our tummies multiply like fungus
Whilst ours are plates cob webbing
Without our share of the National Cake.
This poem is our Crude Right!
This poem is my own people;
On placards, carrying numerous dreams deferred.
With filthy rags covering their essentials,
Long drawn faces,
Bare buttocks,
Swollen legs,
Boiling hearts…
Standing before armed Wild Cats.
This poem is my own people!
This poem is river Nile of Egypt;
Enough waters shall we carry.
And cool our anger and anguish.
And irrigate our seeds of hope
Then raise flags of freedom of EXPRESSION;
This poem is river Nile of Egypt!
What do u say about This Poem
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The resilience of a people is in the lines you have penned here, dear Musimwa..Africa shall rise again, and God is moving mightily despite the hardships...Keep believing...An awesome write, friend!
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WOW such strength and vigor in your words how have you been my friend been a long time I pray that god has held you in the best of respect. Your figurative expression is magnificent. I have returned to Allpoetry. shall stay in touch. Peace my brother. Keep writing. Peace and blessings. -
This makes my eyes burn with tears and shame for the greed of humanity that does not care, Nyasha. Your voice is strong, but the road is so long.
I love you! 
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that is the first step on this tough journey. Thanks for passing by. GOOD DAY
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i hear ya man nice poem and take care
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Man, the world is hostile. Africa has taught me this great truth. I will not be silent; Thus why i came with THIS POEM!
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Dynamite thoughts ...
that need to be broadcast to the world. I feel your pain and anguish and pray for you and your brothers and sisters that must wake each day to such conditions. We have no idea of the details and you, my friend, must continue to share all. Bless you, joy
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dear poet and friend, poets are there to explode. Down here we have unheard sorrowful narratives. I believe through this art, the world will get to know our real situation. Believe you me, THIS POEM IS THE RIVER NILE OF EGYPT: It is just the source where my people will milk inspiration for a revolution. I too believe in peaceful revolutions, maybe my people will take my words. Thank u. Wherever u are be blessed and have a great day Poet!
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I Understand the pain
I will always feel this same pain, all colors are the shame , all grieve for rights; for rights forgotten. We are one with others shame.
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Thank u for your comments my friend. I will add u on my favorite. Good day.
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A beautiful song this is and I can hear it loud and clear... a wonderful poem you have here.... I enjoyed reading this, peace and Love.
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thank u Ebaby for yur comment. Good day
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I love this...Thank you for the journey, for the vision, for the love thorougly expressed!
You are a poem;filled with grace in this place.
LL
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Thank u LadyLavender for the comment. God bless u
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wow! this blew me completely away!
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Wow
I loved this. You have done a people proud with this piece. Freedom of expression and the river Nile, what and exceptional comparison. I loved this. ~Pamela
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thank u Pamela. Have a pleasant day.
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This is so strong and so very very right. It makes me sad and sorry and guilty to be an old white western woman. I loved the vibrance and fearlessness of this poem. xx chilli xx PS I just have to 'add you back' as a favourite sweetie. Is that OK?? xx
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thank u Chilliwoman, for passing by and giving a wonderful comment. U can add me on your favorite. Have a good day
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Nyasha, this is a truly amazing poem and one I know you have written from your heart about the injustice in your lands, the oppression, the hunger, the right to free speech, all these things I know you feel and you have expressed them beautifully in this writtenpiece of work.
Thank you for sharing your heart and your thoughts with us.
Your friend...Sue
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Oh Sue, thank u for giving such a fine sentiment upon my poem. Good day
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wow
this is an amazing write.
I'm speechless.
just amazing
Fire
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thank u Firequeen. God bless u. i have added u on my favorite
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Bellissimo
Yes like a beautiful song this is awesome as always my dear brother. I really felt the depth of this work of art you are being bold like me I see lol.Beautiful thoughts of expression hope even through the uglinest. I love the way you ended this as well {This Poem is river Nile of Egpyt}. That is the greatest I have read in a while touching. thank youfor sharing. keep peenning your truly blessed. -
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Sissy Yvnette, thank u for your thoughtful insight. I am happy that it touched your my sister. Keep writing! Thank u very much, Asante Sana.
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This poem....is passion and vision and wisdom in view of what is missing as birthright. It should be sung in every barren place till the waters bring forth the fruit of the tree and their inhabitants sing in bounty and freedom.
I wish with all my being that such flags are not raised in vain, that eyes would not look away and hands remain stedfast in service.
Brilliant poetry, Sweet Bro!
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Sissy Karen, what more can words say? U know what sissy,sometimes when i sit down to write some of my poems, i do cry. I am touched by the pain and suffering we are going through. It is tough for us sometimes. What more for those who can even express it, lol, they die with heavy hearts.
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Powerful
An incredible poem worthy of applause!
The way you show the reader the culture and about the problems that they face. The emotion behind your words allows readers to see you the poet, and learn how strong your heart is.
Your poetry has grown with much depth. It is nice to see a poem with such strong cultural relevance, this is what makes your poetry stand out the most.
My friend, you are an extraordinary poem and I feel ashamed that I do not come to your page everyday, I am going to change that.
P.S. My Instant messenger is messed up but I am working on getting it fixed. You can email until it is back up if you want.
Thanks for posting this,
Katina
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Katina, my friend, i am so grateful for your comments. I am proud of friends like you, u have helped me to reflect the realities that are surrounding my life. Have a good day
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Wonderful Poem!!!!
Your poem was so beautiful and so heartfelt. Such stunning imagery you have written. Thank you for sharing. You take care, Sandy .
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Thank u sissy for passing by and throwing a comment on my poem. Have a good day
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awesome write
I always love your work such vigor and extremities that it portray's. I love this part this poem is the river nile of egypt just that means so much. you just kepp this great writing up. Stay Blessed as always great job.
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Wow, i am glad for the comments u gave for my piece. Thank u very much. I do appreciate.
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AWESOME!
Oh, wow, darling brother Nyasha! This is an incredibly good poem reflecting the travesties in your nation of Africa; those we hear so much about here in the USA. I would so like to share this with our TSaS brothers and sisters; so, would you mind emailing a copy of it for this week's Sabbath broadcast?
Much love and hugs, SisB♥n
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Thank u very much sissy Bonnie, i do appreciate the comment. I will email u the poem. Have a good day sissy. Keep it up!
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Excellent
This poem expresses the struggle within your country eloquently. You are very talented and thank God no one can take that away from you. My prayers are with you and yours. God Bless you. Except these roses as a token of my admiration.
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Dear friend and Poet, i do appreciate your comments on my poem. God bless u. Thank u for praying for me and my people. Keep the fire of poetry burning.
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very good write
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Thank u for passing by and throwing a comment. Have a good day friend.
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