Zambia, My Home Poem by John Sensele

Zambia is my cherished home
Despite her imperfections
I love her no matter where I roam
Because Zambia softens my predilections.

Zambia is the nation
God bestowed on fourteen million of us
To share and care for one another without friction
Ribald reaction, careless catcalls or frivolous fuss on a bus.

Zambia is my eagle
That flies and fishes in waters of the Zambezi
Whether I'm married or single because with other Zambians I mingle
From Minga, Muyombe, Monze, Mkushi through Mwinilunga and Mulobezi.

Zambia teems with copper
Smiling faces, warm hearts, bouncy babies
Mukula trees, Mango trees and Baobab trees that prosper
My economy, my health when in unison Zambians exploit rubies.