AFRICAN RHYTHM
African rhythm
beat of my heart
I once was part
of her starlit night
the crescent moon
shining so bright
foreign language
whispering softly
my naked desires
in blazing fires
forever merging
on fertile ground
in true tradition
distant voices
lustrous glint
infinite love
ETERNALLY
part of me
©AmandavdL 2010
SEAT OF MY SOUL 
August 27, 2010 at 7:32 am
Powerful imagery and word usage. Loved it!
August 27, 2010 at 9:59 am
Smiling from ear to ear…thanks my friend xx
August 27, 2010 at 8:12 am
there is rhythm in your words, this reads like a song! Thank you for sharing 🙂
August 27, 2010 at 10:03 am
Wow…I like your comment my friend…thanks so much for being here xx
August 27, 2010 at 8:23 am
powerful poem dear, loved that graphic xxx
August 27, 2010 at 10:09 am
Thanks William, so happy to see you here again. Sending you hugs xx
August 27, 2010 at 8:24 am
This is an awesome post. The leopard, the verse, the Lion King video. What an amazing creation. The words of the poem are spellbinding. Thank you for putting together such a work of art.
August 27, 2010 at 10:10 am
In my blood Carol…I will always love my birth country!! Glad you enjoyed xxxxxx
August 27, 2010 at 9:56 am
smart words,
cute flow..
August 27, 2010 at 10:12 am
Africa is still in my blood…LOL…glad you liked Ji xxxxx
August 27, 2010 at 10:15 am
Beat those drums, Amanda! Beat them with abandon! 😀
Great rhythm to your words here! Thumptastic!
August 27, 2010 at 2:30 pm
I will always beat those drums, being my birth country!! Thanks my friend x
August 27, 2010 at 10:48 am
Fantastic image.
Fantastic poem ans fantastic video.
ie, fantastic 😀
August 27, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Thanks Robert, glad you enjoyed x
August 27, 2010 at 10:56 am
WOWWWWW!!! Thus spoke the wild spirit in you 🙂
This was lovely, Amanda!!! Yes… the place where we once lived, and grew up…. is the place that holds a special corner in your heart… and your poem totally captures that magic and nostalgia beautifully! Mumbai is that place to me – where I was born and raised – and every time I type or even utter the word, I get goosebumps.,.. Now, sitting in NYC (which ofcourse I LOVE, and find closest to Mumbai in all its characteristics), I am reminded of this place all the more… but I am happy to be in NY, cuz if its not bombay, it has to be new york! 🙂
I absolutely could relate to the feelings in your poem, girl… and I semi-choked on reading it!!!
You manage to touch the most tender parts of my soul, every single time with your writing!!! Phheewwww… YOU ROCK!!!
Have a great Friday!!! And Cheers to AFRICA!!!! 😀 😀 (many hugs and kisses to you)
August 27, 2010 at 2:33 pm
The wild spirit spoke my friend…you are right….it will always be in my blood…of course I love Australia, I live here now but South Africa will always be part of me. Nothing in this world smells like African soil…I know you will understand!! I am glad we share those feelings…Cheers to Mumbai!!!! Love you so muh xxxx
August 27, 2010 at 11:19 am
Hi Amanda. About 30 % of my congregation is from west Africa. Something from your poem made me think of the gift of the time I have been given to spend with them. Thanks. – Bill
August 27, 2010 at 2:37 pm
It sure is a gift Bill, it is much needed and will always have a special place in my heart, being born there. Thanks for being here my friend xx Hugs x
August 27, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Amanda, I think this is one of your best. I read it out loud, with the lines more connected like this:
African rhythm, beat of my heart,
I once was part of her
…
and so on… I’m not sure if that was your tempo, but that’s what my head did with it, and oh, it’s just so in touch with the colors, sounds, strangeness yet familiarness of that unforgettable country.
The leopard – gorgeous.
August 27, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Your head did the right thing as always my friend. I will always love my birth country….it has a special place in my heart xx Have a good day dear Cindy xx
August 27, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Yes, it is like a very beautiful song 🙂
August 27, 2010 at 2:39 pm
And will always be in my heart xx Have a great day Cindy…it’s Friday!! Thank goodness 🙂
August 27, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Long live Africa, home of my dear sweet friend, Amanda! I feel your lasting connection to your roots in this poem and it is just breath-taking and oh, so lovely…..we must never forget where we started from. Sorry, I’ve been so remiss in commenting here….I am trying to catch up with my crazy-lately life! Please forgive! 🙂 🙂 🙂 XXXXXXXXXHugs to you! Heartspell
August 27, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Thanks so much my dear Heartspell….yes, she will always live on in my heart forever …I understand so much about trying to find time for everything…it’s been a crazy time for me too and we can only do so much. I am never going to stop loving you, even when I don’t see you for a bit….you know that, don’t you? Much love my dear friend xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Mwah xx
August 27, 2010 at 3:11 pm
very mystical!
August 28, 2010 at 7:43 am
Thanks so much Jessica, I really appreciate you visiting…have a great weekend my friend xx
August 27, 2010 at 3:21 pm
I can feel the beauty and excitement of living in Africa through your poem. The lion and the song made this post even more powerful. Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
August 28, 2010 at 7:45 am
Thanks so much Rosidah, I used to live in Africa and still miss it so much. Thank you for your kind comment and hope you have a great weekend too my friend xx
August 27, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Your heart is in tune to the rhythm my friend! Love this poem xx
August 28, 2010 at 7:45 am
Sure is babes…can’t wait to go there in October. Hope you have a wonderful weekend my friend xxx
August 27, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Africa has fascinated me since I was a boy reading volumes about the hunters and the hunted on the plains, and in the jungle. I had big dreams all the way into adulthood, but alas, I’ve yet to make it there…this piece reminded me of my dreams. Thank You, Amanda. Very well done. 🙂
August 28, 2010 at 7:46 am
Africa is a beautiful place my friend…a piece of my heart will always be there. I am happy you enjoyed it. x
August 27, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Love the poem !
August 28, 2010 at 7:49 am
Thanks so much Princess…I appreciate your comment and I hope you will come back soon 🙂 Have a great weekend. xx
August 27, 2010 at 6:49 pm
I just love this……en ek is sò lus vir die bos…..en sterlig aande…en jakkalstjank daar ver….I love your work…..take care now…..
xxxx
August 28, 2010 at 7:55 am
Ek kom in Oktober Suid-Afrika toe en kan nie meer wag nie…wil die bos inasem en tot na middernag langs ‘n groot vuur sit en wyn drink!! Ai ai, darem nie meer so lank nie. Mwah xx
August 27, 2010 at 6:52 pm
wow!!! startling!!! :O
i loved every line… took to me that world amanda…
awesome write 🙂
August 28, 2010 at 7:56 am
I grew up in Africa…and it’s in my blood my friend. Thanks for your always kind comments my friend. Hope you have a great weekend xxx
August 27, 2010 at 8:25 pm
So wonderful and rhythmic! The rhythm drives the poem harder and harder making the impact of the words increase over time. Loved it! You are talented, my friend.
August 28, 2010 at 7:56 am
Awww…thanks so much Lauren, I really appreciate your comment and hope you’ll come and visit soon again :):) Have a great weekend my friend x
August 27, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Very nice Amanda, African rhythm and drum beats…
August 28, 2010 at 7:57 am
Nothing like Africa my friend xxx Hugs xx
August 27, 2010 at 8:44 pm
I found this exotic and steamy, speaking with a timeless rhythm, much like Africa herself. It also reminded me of two haiku I wrote:
Gray mists conceal
clever, cautious animals
eyes aglow at night
Lionesses creep
through Serengeti grass with
infinite patience
August 28, 2010 at 7:58 am
That is just awesome Haiku’s Eric….Africa is in my blood, I grew up there and still miss it today. Thanks so much and hope you have an fantastic weekend. Hugs xx
August 27, 2010 at 11:02 pm
on fertile ground in true tradition… love it….
August 28, 2010 at 7:59 am
Awww, thanks so much…I really appreciate your comment and hope you’ll come and visit soon again. Hugs xxx
August 27, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Fabulous…great pic with his eyes opening and closing. And The Lion King, one of my all time favorites!
August 28, 2010 at 8:00 am
Mine too Suzi, I love that movie so much. Thanks my friend xx
August 28, 2010 at 1:42 am
This is a topic that is dear and close to my heart…thank you for your support and ur fabulous work
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August 28, 2010 at 8:00 am
Mine too my friend, I grew up there and just love it so. So happy to see you here. Have a great weekend Carolina xxx
August 28, 2010 at 3:06 am
Amanda – this is really AMAZING!!!!!! I love this poem! I love everything about it and personally think it’s one of your best. And yes, combined with the wonderful graphic and Lion King video this whole visit has been a real special one. Thank you lady! You really are talented 😀
August 28, 2010 at 8:03 am
Awww Chloe, that was the nicest comment you have given me…Africa will always be in my blood and heart since I grew up there. I am going again in October and look so forward to it!! Thank you special gorgeous girl, I so appreciate you and hope you have a wonderful weekend….mice free!!! LOL…. Hugs xxxxxx
August 28, 2010 at 6:00 pm
You’re more than welcome. I find all of your poetry amazing but this one particularly spoke to me. I think it’s because I have a number of friends from South Africa – and your love and passion for the place jumped from every line. I bet you’re counting down the days til you go back huh?
Have a Happy Day 😉 😀 xx
August 29, 2010 at 7:23 am
Can’t wait my friend…they are all over the wold now!! Have a kick ass weekend girlfriend xx Hugs xx
August 28, 2010 at 3:24 am
Beautiful! I love African rhythms as well, your poem speaks longingly of another world, not inhabited now but never far from the beat of the writer’s heart.
August 28, 2010 at 8:04 am
You have felt and know what I meant!! Always in my heart dear friend. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Hugs x
August 28, 2010 at 4:24 am
… and a nice beat to go with.
perfect 🙂
August 28, 2010 at 8:05 am
Thank you so very much…I am gald you liked it and hope to see you soon again. I really appreciate your visit and hope you have a fabulous weekend xx
August 28, 2010 at 4:42 am
This poem has a dreamy quality too it. So amazing.
August 28, 2010 at 8:06 am
Thanks so much for your kind comment, I really appreciate your presence and hope you’ll come to visit soon again. Have a great weekend my friend xx
August 28, 2010 at 4:47 am
Your poetry is music. Compelling imagery. I’m amazed that English is a second language. Victoria
August 28, 2010 at 8:07 am
Now that was the kindest thing to say…I really appreciate it so much and would love for you to come back soon again. Much love my friend and have a great weekend. Hugs xx
August 28, 2010 at 4:59 am
As always, you capture the feel of a moment in a slinky stream of words– super!
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August 28, 2010 at 8:08 am
Thans Marilynn, I have really missed you and am happy to see you back!! Hope you have a peaceful weekend my friend xx Hugs x
August 28, 2010 at 5:15 am
OMG!! First off the poem is full of imagery and there is a rhythm here. wonderful piece of work. Second, He Lives in You is my jam! I love that song. Bravo!
P.S.- I’d seen where you’d left a comment on my blog and decided to pop on over. I will be back for more 🙂
August 28, 2010 at 8:11 am
Thanks so very much my friend, so so happy to see your smiling face here, you are a very talented writer in your own right and I will do the same. I so appreciate your presence here dear one. Have a fabulous weekend. Hugs xxxx
August 28, 2010 at 7:13 am
Wow- this was strong, gripping and intense Amanda, full of wonderful imagery! I love the Lion King and that song is just great 🙂
August 28, 2010 at 8:14 am
Lua, that is one of my all time favorites…happy to see you, I thought you’ve gone away? Anyway, thanks again, you are always so kind and never fail to visit me, for that I say thank you my dear friend. Have a fabulous weekend and I am sending you love xxxx
August 28, 2010 at 8:43 am
The butterfly award for you
have a gr8 week 🙂
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August 29, 2010 at 6:51 am
Whooohoooo…thanks dear Ankita…love you for it Mwah xxx
August 28, 2010 at 11:57 am
i agree with some of the other comments here in that there is definitely a strong rhythm in this piece; you really can almost hear the drums–i love it! 🙂
August 29, 2010 at 7:03 am
Smiling…awesome comment!!! Thanks so much…hope you have a great weekend xx
August 29, 2010 at 10:26 am
very beautiful and again… I love the art you put up on your site. where do u get it all from? keep up the amazing work!
August 30, 2010 at 9:47 am
I have a CD with some of it on…but sometimes looking for the right image takes so much longer than writing the poem!! And not to talk about the video!!! :):) Thanks so much and hope you had a brilliant weekend xxx
August 29, 2010 at 11:55 am
The “kitty” is fabulous. I love it … the peom evokes Africa as I imagine her to be … Thanks for this! Absolutely lovely … xo
August 29, 2010 at 11:57 am
You know, I think there is something about Africa that calls to everyone … maybe some sort of cellular memory …
August 30, 2010 at 9:52 am
You have said it so well!! Can’t wait for October to do it all over again!! xxxx
August 30, 2010 at 9:52 am
I have posted a video today that I took in the bush last year….just one of so many…when you have a change, have a look. Elephants. I will in time add more. It is magic and if I can do that for the rest of my life….live in the bush…I would. Love you xxx