See below for the end of the Introduction to A Poet Speaks of Empire. Here, I have posted an excerpt - an addition to what was posted two weeks ago. Please note that the Introduction has not been posted in its entirety. More of the Introduction is to come when you read the book itself when it becomes available. Enjoy!
Introduction -
"...This
book is intended to provide an impression of many of the dilemmas facing
French-speaking Guinea, fast-growing Ghana, and new emerging market BRICS-member,[1]
South Africa, and many other countries on the continent. It captures a moment
in Africa on the precipice of a new era.
This
book is dedicated to all of the individuals I have known across my lifetime who
have restlessly awaited Africa’s rise and believe in the collective ingenuity
and intelligence of African peoples across the globe.
Finally, it should be said that my
mind rests on the relationships I have built with people from the continent.
Love is a cosmic force for good in a world fragmented by poverty and war. The
deeper story in this book is one of love—the slow but seismic effects of a bond
forged over time."
[1] An
acronym, an easy reference to large, fast-growing nations, Brazil, Russia,
India, China and South Africa (BRICS)
