An African Voice (POETRY)

getronemone (38)in #poetry • 7 years ago (edited)

I HAVE HIDDEN AFRICA

I have tattooed Africa on my heart
your sharp eyes will never poke her

I have tattooed Africa on my heart
your poisonous spit will never touch her

I have tattooed Africa on my heart
your fancy shackles will miss her ankles

My heart is softer than my skin
It will sheath her better

I have hidden her
You will never find her

7 years ago in #poetry by getronemone (38)