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Paul Hazoume
HOME Song of the River" is a poem that describes the river as a symbol of life, freedom, and hope. The poem personifies the river and portrays it as a living entity that flows through the land, bringing refreshment and vitality to all that it touches. "The Dawn of a New Day" ("L'Aube d'un jour nouveau" in French). expresses optimism about the future of Africa and the potential for the continent to overcome the challenges it faces. | |||
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"Song of the River"I am the river, flowing through the landI have no fear of the future, nor regret for the past I am always moving, always changing I bring life to the fields, and refreshment to the weary I rise in the hills, and run to the sea I am the source of life, the giver of joy I am the symbol of freedom , the promise of tomorrow I am the river, flowing through the land My voice is the sound of music, the song of the wild My waves are the dance of life, the rhythm of the soul I am the mirror of the sky, the reflection of the earth I am the river, flowing through the land My banks are the home of the people, the cradle of their dreams My waters are their wealth, their pride, their hope I am the witness of their struggles, the partner of their joys I am the river, flowing through the land Let all who hear my voice, rejoice in my song Let all who see my face, respect my power I am the river, flowing through the land I am the river, flowing through the land The dawn of a new dayThe dawn of a new day is breakingOver the land of our ancestors A day of peace, progress, and hope Is dawning for Africa Gone are the days of darkness and despair Gone are the chains of colonialism We stand tall and proud, free at last To chart our own destiny The sun rises, casting its warm glow Over the fields of our fertile land A new era is dawning, full of promise For Africa, our beloved home Let us rise up, brothers and sisters And embrace this new day with joy Let us build a future of prosperity For ourselves and for generations to come The dawn of a new day is breaking Over the land of our ancestors A day of peace, progress, and hope Is dawning for Africa. |