What is pain to the hands that grew holding a jembe every morning ?
What is giving up to the heart that broke a million times because of the harsh life ??
What is pain to the legs that walked bare feet miles away from home just to attend to an under tree classes ?
Tell me what is pain to a soul that slept on an empty stomach on several occasions but still afforded to smile ?
What is pain to a body that got used to be in torn clothes but never complained?
What is pain to the eyes that saw light of the day but still suffered for living ?
Have you seen the golden smile of an African Child ?
Bruised by life since birth but still smiles
A smile so pure and genuine
A smile of gratitude for the gift of life full of pain and denial
No single penny in their pockets,No flowers on their hands ,No sense of belonging but just holding the title of an African child with pride.
With decency they grow ,being fed respect truth and honesty
These are so worth more than riches
Poor ,but with a million dollar smile!
Helpless, but full of hope that tomorrow will be better
At the end of the day an African child chooses happiness regardless of the waves they always encounter in this journey of life .
No better symbol of strength than an African child .
It will dawn and An African child will Rise!
@Luvate Stella
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