Capture the Moment
The Beauty Of Connecting
Published in
Jan 15, 2021
Africa walked past me
and I looked him in the eye
and not away as I often do
Those times, when I turn away
to avoid mirroring pain
disappointment and defeat
An African breakdown in Europe
and a reminder of the weary
stoney path to inclusiveness
Instead, I looked — and locked an embrace —
aware that Africa is a part
of who I am and want to remain
An Africa smiling and dancing
joy and melody, with a lust
for life, the Africa I look to find
And so, as Africa walked past me
I eyed him gratefully and for a precious
moment our vision intertwined
