I really admire this poem. When I started reading this piece, at first I was inspired by his love for Africa and felt like it should have been placed in life poems, and as I continued reading, I was applauding his decision to place it in the love poem section.
Paul- Your love for Africa and devotion is felt within each line. I have never been to Africa, but you took me there while I was reading this piece, Beautiful and descriptive images danced in my head. This poem brought tears to my eyes, the love you have for Africa touched me deeply.
"I stroke your green crops"
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This line brought me to a time as a child when I would touch the corn stalks within a corn field, feeling the texture of the leaves, and feeling the love I have for where I was raised.
You captivated me, and at the end of this piece, I felt like standing up and applauding! Well done Paul