African child <br />The glory of mother Africa <br />Though your land was savaged <br />The strength of your sages savored <br />Your skin is derided <br />But your content is esteemed <br />You are a precious seed <br />In a parched land <br />Rose in the mist of thorns <br />Though your petals are bruised <br />Your fragrance will diffuse <br />African child <br />You are moon among stars <br />An ocean among rivers <br />Beaming sun in the day <br />Lion in animal kingdom <br />Eagle of the birds <br />Your black epitomized beauty <br />Ebony among woods <br />You are a beacon of light <br />A source of inspiration <br />The glory of our globe<br /><br />Seun Bewaji<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/african-child-4/
