chumfin

May 27, 2010 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

THE AFRICAN CHILD!

THE AFRICAN CHILD!

Specie with a complex destiny

An offspring endowed by divinity

Even so, a victim of circumstance

This is the tale of the African child’s chance

Rising above many odds, he is a voice

Conflicting with loads of choice,

Yet he stands out, unchallenged.

Tucked away in the ambiance of nature,

In the wild, but a civilized setting,

Is his world made real?

Born into natures friendly manger,

The mountains, forest, stream, rivers

Even the people all commune to make it a unit

So much, an alien to civilizations rashness

Indeed, a child with organic roots.

Communal ism makes his day a promise

Globalization threaten his dreams

Born a warrior, but a soldier of circumstance

Yet still, an ambassador of peace

Just a humble kiss, form wisdom lips

With outstanding skills he leaps

A chance by fate, he rules the world

However deprived,

he is a child of destiny.

Weep not!

Oh! African child

Your reality, is a challenge to build

Your continent, an ark for all

Denouncing race and tribe,

You won’t ask a fee

A sound character, a noble mind,

Makes you shine.

With robust humility,

You have kept your line

The African child,

you are a pride to all.

Riding on your dreams wing

Your circumstance, is not your barrier

Not daring a tomorrow, is a fault

With silent stride of an ant

None saw you coming, to make a bang

Yet, on persistence you tugged

Building a sure dream,

One day

it will be for real.

In universal applaud and undying faith,

Only on the audacity of hope,

Yes, very well,

All eyes will see

and dream your dreams.

You are a champion

Only dig in within,

the inside is golden

Your chance is as bright as others

All wait you exhale your virtues

Yes! Manifest them

A world wait you excel

So they can exhale in relief.

African child

It’s your epoch to reign

Unleash , the king in you

The stage as kingdom,

Your lead will direct

All hail the African child!

We hail the king in you

As always, you will be our hero

Strong in defeating our zero.

Author:

felix joseph osaeghemede
[email protected],
+2348037825027

a special dedication to all the children of the world, CHILDRENS DAY CELEBRATION MAY 27TH.

— chumfin, May 27, 2010

About This Poem

About the Author

Country/Region: NGA

Favorite Poets: KinG DaviD Psalms, King Solomon songs, maya angelou, and all the great poets i have ever meet.

Critiques

t. reflexion

16 years ago

Complex destiny...

It is a good write. As it is, you asked for moderate criticism, in such a case I would only read and stop at the first five words of my comment, but if I move to apprciate this as a piece of poetry, it will be different. Never the less, I think line 19 can do with either words 'yet' or 'still'. On the other hand, there is a contradiction when the poem states that 'globalisation threaten his dream', yet 'a chance by fate, he rules the world'. Again, this African Child is different from those caught in the web of tribalism or ethnic interest against nationalism. The so many wars that have turned the land to battlefields. This child seems to be idyllic and therefore has risen above corruption that is also the bane of our problems On the whole I must commend your effort, particularly written to celebrate the children's day. A day set aside for the well being of the child. Well done and best wishes. T.

Sirbestian Nzula

16 years ago

African child keep it up,son

African child keep it up,son of the soil make Africa proud my brother.I like this on I feel it. Sirbestian

Mari Shine

15 years 11 months ago

This is a superb penning

This is a superb penning Chumfin. You portray the true destiny of the African Child, born to rule, so finely. This is an enchanting poem filled with hope for the future of Africa, a wonderful country, will in the not too distant future take it's place among the best countries in the world. Feelings, thoughts, beliefs all so finely penned in this poem. Pictorial grandeur in each line to captivate the reader. I pray you are very proud of this poem/prayer Chumfin - it is an excellent write. THANK YOU for so very kindly sharing it with me.

chumfin

15 years 11 months ago

you are a great commentator inded!

Dearest Mari shine i have never had it so wonderful stated just the way you did with my poem, you gave your heart to reading it, so i see. thank you so much for the honor of reading my poem, am very appreciative of your comment, i also appreciate you so much. this poem was published yesterday in one of the foremost and award winning news paper in my country, " daily independent"here in Nigeria thank you so much for your honesty. respect and love. chumfin.