My head is a drum.
The harder they beat,
The stronger I sound.
My skin is a hide.
No stick can crack
My sun-baked back.
My voice is loud.
Nothing can drown
The future I call.
My feet are wood.
Rooted in Truth
Stronger than your lies.
©2009 Nana Kofi Acquah
(this poem and self-portrait are dedicated to everywoman who daily turns the hurdles placed in their way into opportunities)
2 comments:
Oh thank you my dear!Love it!!!
thanks for sharing your work it was refreshing maybe next time i am in Ghana we should talk. maybe in January
Jonathan
jfrench05@msn.com
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