Oh Motherland why do you bleed? <br />It must be painful to watch a war between <br />your own seed. <br /> <br />The rich blood now flows out of your vein. <br />Two sides who fight, with nothing to gain. <br /> <br />Both sides refuse to hide. <br />Do they not realize that they are <br />participating in a self-inflicted genocide? <br /> <br />They cause you to suffer, but they have a <br />blinded sight. <br />By killing their brother they think they are right. <br /> <br />The rattle of a gun has oppressed your sweet song. <br />This sad, new song will not cease until one <br />side has won. <br /> <br />Your beautiful skin has been destroyed by <br />bombs and tanks. <br />You have done so much, but no one wants to <br />stop and give thanks.<br /><br />James Royster<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/africa-13/
