African Child

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I am an African child Teach me to think like the star

within me
I am an African child I am an African child
Born with a skin the colour of
chocolate I can be extra-ordinary
Bright, brilliant and articulate call me William Kamkwamba the
Strong and bold; I'm gifted Inventor;
Talented enough to be the best Give me a library with books
I am an African child Give me a scrap yard and
discarded electronics
Often the target of pity Give me a broken bicycle;
My future is not confined to Plus the freedom to be me
charity And I will build you a wind mill
Give me the gift of a lifetime; I am an African child
Give me a dream, a door of
opportunity; We are the new generation
I will thrive Not afraid to be us
I am an African child Uniquely gifted, black and
talented
Do not hide my fault Shining like the stars we are
show me my wrong We are the children of Africa
I am like any other; Making the best of us
Teach me to dream Yes! I am an African child
And I will become
I am an African child © 2010 Eku McGred

I am the son, daughter of the soil


Rich in texture and content
Full of potential for a better
tomorrow
Teach me discipline, teach
me character, teach me
hard work

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