What A Legend
(for Angélique Kidjo)
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Mama, Afrique is in you
and you in Afrique
Your voice sails through miles
my heart is unweilding
unwilling to confront
but your sound offers firm strong hugs
until the walls in my chest go under
language on your tongue
offerings to my ears
worship to all of our gods
what a legend you are
my legend
Mama Afrika.
By Imra Wasabi