Africa Day!
May 25, is Africa Day, celebrated and recognize by the African Union, The Organization of African Unity was founded on May 25, 1963, this is a holiday recognizing that unity.
The African Diaspora is considering the 6th region of the African Union. These are my words to The Continent in honor of Africa Day.

Motherland, Oh Motherland
Distant though you may be in space and time
In my heart, mind, body, and soul your gifts that you have given me all remain coded in my DNA
From the rhythmic way my hips sway when the beat hits from all around
I see where I gained my love of the rhythmic beats when I land on your hollow grounds
Motherland, Oh Motherland
Distant though you may be in space and time
The flavors I long for and love the most come from thee
When I am craving gumbo, red beans and rice, and collard greens
My ancestorial coding is speaking to me
Motherland, Oh Motherland
Distant though you may be in space and time

Oh how I love you for gifting me with hair that defies gravity at every turn
Thank you for the versatility of my hair, whether I want to style it in braids, afro, bantu, cornrolls and so much more
My coils ensure that all know my lineage leads back to you
Motherland, Oh Motherland
Distant though you may be in space and time
You awarded me with melanin-rich skin
Our tones protect us from the sun’s harm while allowing us to bask in his glory.
He allows us to grow robust and vibrant as the days of our lives are long.
The beautiful melanin-rich skin, that doesn’t crack or age and keeps me looking young.
Motherland, Oh Motherland
Distant though you may be in space and time
Strong like black coal, through trials diamonds they become
Alluring like mahogany wood, or skin that reminds us of the sage baobab tree.
Some of us are blessed with skin that is robust like coffee or skin as sweet as cinnamon and zesty like nutmeg.
I will never forget my siblings who are blessed with the rare but precious alabaster porcelain that we all know.
Motherland, Oh Motherland
Distant though you may be in space and time
I am diverse in my gifts because of the secrets that you have hidden within me.
l am Bantu, Igbo, Hutu, and Zulu, just to name a few.
There are so many cultures you have coded in my DNA
For all of that I am grateful to you.
Motherland, Oh Motherland
Distant though you may be in space and time
I am lost but not forgotten
Momma, I honor you today.
Happy Africa Day!
“I love you momma” are words the children of the Diaspora say.
These are my thoughts,
Shanté
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