POEM: "EACH ONE OF US". By: Adama Konate

POEM: EACH ONE OF US

By Adama Konate 


"Each one of us is a ephemeral living being

Each one of us is a pastor and 

Each one of us leads the sheep of his flock 


Each one of us has a chance in life 

Each one of us has the same red blood 

Each one of us is a slave of God 


Each one of us is passionate 

Each one of us is useful some part 

Each one of us is a sinner 


Each one of us will reap what we sow 

Each one of us is a world traveler 

Each one of us has his power 

Each one of us has its time 


Each one of us has a father and a mother 

Each one of us has its roots 

Each one of us has its limits 


Each one of us has his mentality 

Each one of us has his generation 

Each one of us has made a promise to God before being born 


Each one of us has a defect 

Each one of us has an enemy 

Each one of us has the same soul 


Each one of us follows his destiny 

Each one of us lives in a divine circle 

Each one of us is known and then unknown 


Each one of us hates death 

"Each for himself and God for all" 

If everyone knew what the other says 

No one would speak of anyone's life to anyone 

And

Each one of us has its Hope." 


-Adama Konate 
Poet from Mali
The Black Child 
February 1, 2013.