USA Africa Dialogue Series - For Maya

 

From: Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng <gapenteng@outlook.com>
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2014 3:35 AM
To: Toyin Falola <toyinfalola@austin.utexas.edu>
Subject: For Maya

 I stand on history's elongated toes
To streak the sky;
Romanced by the Nile-Niagara necklace
Nestling in the mounds;
 
In the moment of freedom -
Fists unclenched
Teeth not gritted -
 
I also know
Why the caged bird sings
  



Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng
Consultant in Communication, Culture and Media
President, Ghana Association of Writers
Member, National Media Commission
 
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