Ayanle Isak Biography

Africa dear Africa
Your children are lonely and depressed
Africa dear Africa
Your children are at war with each other
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The people of Africa sing and dance
The people of Africa beautiful and full of chance.
The people of Africa poor yet rich
The people of Africa which is which
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In Mogadishu's cradle, I first saw light,
Where waves sang lullabies through the night.
The ocean's breath, a gentle, salty kiss,
Each day begun with coastal bliss.
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