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Aug 1, 2015 · Teach me to dream. And I will become. I am an African child. 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. Teach me to think like the star within me. I am an African child.
The poem expresses the perspective of an African child who sees themselves as gifted, talented, and capable of great things if only given opportunities and the freedom to pursue their dreams. The child wants to be taught skills like discipline, character, and hard work so they can achieve their full potential.
Jul 4, 2019 · Here is the full poem: I am an African child. Born with a skin the colour of chocolate. Bright, brilliant and articulate. Strong and bold; I’m gifted. Talented enough to be the best. I am an African child. Often the target of pity. My future is not confined to charity. Give me the gift of a lifetime; Give me a dream, a door of opportunity;
Oct 28, 2020 · I am an African child. Born with a skin the color of chocolate. Bright, brilliant, and articulate. Strong and bold; I'm gifted. Talented enough to be the best. I am an African child. Often the target of pity. My future is not confined to charity. Give me the gift of a lifetime;
Preview text. I am an African Child by Eku McGred I am an African child Born with a skin the colour of chocolate (It represents the warmth of African character and appearance. It is also strongly linked to their indigenous identity, which means cultural uniqueness and legacy.)
The poem describes an African child who is gifted and talented, but often a target of pity. It asks others to teach the child discipline, character, and hard work so that the child can reach extraordinary heights like William Kamkwamba, who invented a windmill from scrap materials.
The poem encourages seeing Africans as equal to all people, rather than pitying or discriminating against them based on race, as Africans can make differences and succeed in life through their own efforts and contributions.
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I am an African child Born on the fertile soil of Africa Skin rich in minerals Raised by a mother who never allowed me
Sep 20, 2012 · i am an african child. i detest merciless, diabolic genicide, our native land has ever-seen. i dream a dream of africa, a dream of peace and humanity, in the hearts of her children. i hunt with khoi-san and i am nomadic. i run with springboks in the burren areas. i fly with blue crane in the karoo.
The word <star=, the poet repeated this word in order to emphasize that even black people could shine like a star just how we shine in our passion and ability. Finally, the word <I am an African child= is repeated in every stanza of the poem that is to highlight the title and the purpose of the writing.
