Africa's Soul

I have never been to Africa I have only seen programs on TV Verdant jungles teeming with wildlife and deep, dark mysteries unexplored then invaded and exploited bringing in the past the many changes The plains teeming with lions and wilderbeast caught in the web of life like we are chained by a pattern, a cycle that ensnares as Fate deals its blows The news tells of humankind's reoccurring pattern and constant plight: War Violence Starvation get the upperhand in an ancient land so vast. There should be none of these bad things just the songs and happy stories of ancient times, the heartbeat of Africa's soul And then I read the poems of their poets that tell of hope and courage and dreams as the people rise above their desperation and breathe the wind of change for the new days ahead I have never been to amazing Africa but everything that is found there can be found here too I have often said Humanity's greatest achievement would be if we could ever maintain world peace and sow the freewill seeds of our fate by our own hands and thoughts and actions I have never been to Africa a land so teeming with life, history and culture. Everywhere in this world there beats a loving heart and peaceful mind filled with thoughts, dreams and desires that begin in the home and raises the human spirit to soaring heights and speaks of freedom. I have never been to Africa and its people have a dream to realize to reach and grab and hold on to and break free to make a better life for their futures in verdant, vast, ancient Africa's dynamic soul.