Spirit of Africa
To
visit Africa,
to spend time
to notice
beauty of the land.
To feel its heat,
to drink it’s waters,
to observe, to marvel,
at its creatures,
great and small.
To see the diversity
of its people, in all
their rainbow shades,
to feel their warmth,
their love, their
big-heartedness.
Means Africa,
has touched your soul,
you have breathed in
a love of Africa, a love
that never ceases,
a love that never
goes away.
you have been
delighted, charmed,
have become
enchanted by
Spirit of Africa.
For Africa is a
land of spirits,
they occupy dirt,
soil, trees, flowers
fruit, food that feeds;
the mountains, streams,
rivers, seas, oceans,
air, the breath of life, and
all the people of its land.
Africa believes,
that before time,
before,
things began,
there was nothing,
save for a void,
a sphere of spirit
that knew no limit;
it did not have a name.
This one spirit split
broke up, spread,
to change, to
create our world,
and all that’s here.
This one spirit
known to us as love
stays the same, to
invade all it made,
all that visit, especially
those that stay.
Now if you leave,
you’ll always
yearn, you’ll hunger
you’ll always
have that longing
to return.
Bob Blackwell
14-07-2009
Lucky You ! To be able to experience the gorgeous Africa.And we are lucky enough to be able to feel it through your amazing work Bob.Great poem as always.
A delightful poem Bob, imagery at its greatest.
I have been reading a bio of Jane Goodall. She and many more fell in love with Africa. Your poem sums it up beautifully. Since the first humans probably came from Africa, your words ring true.
BOB , It is really great to find an Englishman from Wales , absorb the nature & spirit of Africa , - and reflect the same in his poem so well ! - Raj
What a fine spirit your pen paints of Africa is this interesting read Bob.
This poem reminds me of the movie, CONGO I enjoyed longtime ago! Especially the end title song and music, Spirit of Africa is my most favourite one ! I wish to listen that song once again after this browsing!
The beauty of a land you love shines through in this well penned piece, Bob. Much enjoyed my friend.
This poem takes us to Africa.. and like a wonderful tour guide, you so very well enhance our knowledge as you take us along.. the poem flows like a fresh water stream pouring straight from the heart of the mountains.. Lovely indeed.. Regards Prashant
Your love of Africa shines through in this write Bob, nice poem. My sister and her husband recently visited South Africa and fell in love with it.
Your poem took me to foreign shores I'd only dreamed of visiting, Bob. Your love of Africa is palpable in this stunning piece of writing. It is so down to earth ... I've never felt this way about most places I've been.