Excerpts from African Love Poems and Proverbs by C. W. Leslau

Recently I read "African Love Poems and Proverbs" by C. W. Leslau. C. W. Leslau brought together poems from different regions of Africa in this unique collection of poems. Poetry is defined by Dictionary.com as the expression of feelings and ideas by distinctive style and rhythm.  During my reading,  I highlighted poems that resonated with me. Here …