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Colin Ian Jeffery (20th May 1942 / Caterham)
Poems by Colin Ian Jeffery : 18 / 178
BROTHER AFRICA
Aids rages out of control savaging the continent of Africa
He lies near to death
Dying in the dust
Broken and forgot.
Now his children
Once mighty tribes
Fall before the setting sun.
His women - young and old
Dead and dying
Host the killer AIDS.
He calls for help
To rich brothers in the West
But his cries fall upon stone-deaf ears.
For they can find no profit
In supplying HIV drugs
To those who cannot pay.
Colin Ian Jeffery
Submitted: Sunday, February 17, 2008
Edited: Thursday, June 28, 2012
Poems by Colin Ian Jeffery : 18 / 178
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wow, very heart touching piece.....
This poem really hits me in the heart, I love it.
Africa shall be fertile again, and God shall ease the pain.
Africa is the forgotten continent, its children left to fend for themselves were ill prepared by their colonial masters, and once more left to be managed by greedy grasping and corrupt men. I live in Howick a small town in Kwazulu Natal the province in SA that has been hit the worst by HIV/Aids, We have a cemetary in our street which three years ago was mostly empty, now its full. Thank you for writing this. Bob Blackwell
Dear Sir, you're not only great poet but also a great man with good heart and mind. I respect you, you care of human being. Very nice piece in form and meanings, I loved it.
My full appreciation to you Sir Colin, you're good friend.
kassem
Jeff,
That was nicely written and sincere. A nice piece x-raying Africans prior brawn and now, brittle morbidity and fragility. Nice piece. The caption is the bomb! Keep proclaiming the poetry of love and help.
nicely written.seems to be a contribution to the campaign and awareness against H.I.V...
but i think the government are expected to make availability of the drugs to those that are concern.
thanks for sharing....................
Harsh yet Very True Reality
Loved the last lines how Greed makes ppl deaf when it comes to poor humans
Such an amazing Message
Splendid Colin! You painted the sick brotherhood in its original colour.
I dont know how to start commenting on something of this standard. Its just, wow.
I am from South Africa and i have seen allot of Africa. The thing is, it seems like non one outside of Africa knows about what goes on here. You captured the feelings realistically and expressed the most horrid of things in a way that makes you want to help, not just read and comment.
Your poetry is amazing.