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African Noel: The King's Rhythmic Birth Beneath the Southern Stars

A Tapestry of Christmas Tales from the Heart of the Savannah

By Chinedum JohnPublished 5 months ago 5 min read
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In the heart of the savannah, 'neath the African sky,

A tale unfolds, as stars twinkle on high.

Merry Christmas, whispers the ancient Zambezi,

For on this sacred night, a king, a babe, was set free.

Beneath the baobab, the wise ones gather near,

Their silhouettes dancing, shadows of reverence clear.

A symphony of whispers, woven in kente threads,

Celebrating the birth, where the lion treads.

In the rhythm of the Djembe, a lullaby takes flight,

A celestial chorus, a melody pure and bright.

The Manger, a throne, in the heart of the veld,

Where the spirit of Ubuntu is warmly held.

Gold, myrrh, and incense, gifts from the Sahara breeze,

An offering to the newborn, the Prince of Peace.

His eyes, deep as the Nile, hold the promise of dawn,

A Messiah born under the Southern Cross drawn.

In the Sankofa wind, echoes of joy resound,

As the news of the king spreads to every mound.

Animals pause, in unity they bow,

Acknowledging the sovereign, the sacred vow.

From the Serengeti to the Table Mountain's peak,

A celebration echoes in the language unique.

Ugali and jollof, shared among the tribe,

As the moonlight paints the night, a jubilant vibe.

The baobab witnesses, its branches stretched wide,

As the Christmas star guides with a radiant guide.

On this sacred night, in Africa's embrace,

A king is born, adorned with heavenly grace.

So let the kalimba hum, let the firelight gleam,

As the rhythm of celebration joins the moonbeam.

Merry Christmas, Africa, in colors bold and grand,

For on this blessed night, a king was born in the sand.

Beneath the acacia's shade, the stories unfold,

Of a king in a cradle, a tale to be told.

The lion and the leopard, side by side,

In harmony, they stride, their fierce spirits guide.

The river's flow, a lullaby so sweet,

Caresses the banks where the wise ones meet.

They speak of prophecies, etched in ancient bark,

Of a king who'd bring light to the world in the dark.

Through the Serengeti's vast and open plain,

Whispers of hope, like a gentle rain,

Echo in the wind, in the rhythm of the dance,

A celebration born from a divine romance.

Under the vast expanse of the African sky,

A star, a king, a promise from on high.

In the glow of moonlight, a sacred decree,

That love and peace would reign eternally.

The baobab stands witness to this wondrous sight,

Its branches reaching for the celestial light.

From Timbuktu to the Cape of Good Hope,

The news of the king spreads like the antelope's lope.

In the Great Rift Valley, where creation's story began,

A chorus of voices rises, a harmonious clan.

The beats of the drums, the pulse of the land,

Proclaiming the arrival, the touch of a royal hand.

Oh, Africa, rejoice in your vibrant hues,

For the king is among us, bringing good news.

In the warmth of the Sahara, in the cool Serengeti breeze,

A king was born, knitted in cultural tapestries.

As the sun sets on this holy night,

Let the constellations weave tales of delight.

Merry Christmas, Africa, in jubilant cheer,

For a king was born, bringing hope near.

In the realm where baobabs stand like ancient sentinels,

And the whispers of the wind share secrets untold,

African Noel unfolds, a canvas painted in divine hues,

Where the King's birth sparkles in the midnight dew.

Under the Marula tree, where spirits dance,

The melody of joy, a wild and sacred trance.

Savannah's heart pulsates in a rhythmic beat,

As creatures of the night join the cosmic feat.

Elephants trumpet in jubilant delight,

Their tusks etching stories in the soft moonlight.

Giraffes bow low beneath the celestial dome,

As the king's aura illuminates their home.

In the village, fires flicker with ancient tales,

Of a celestial being born where the comet trails.

Kente cloths weave stories of ancestry,

An eternal dance, a soulful symphony.

The Kalahari whispers in sands so fine,

A cradle for the king, a sacred design.

Footprints in the dunes, a path to follow,

Leading to a tomorrow free from sorrow.

Through the Karoo's silence, a hymn takes flight,

The echoes of Christmas, a guiding light.

Xhosa clicks join in the song of praise,

A harmonious chorus that the universe displays.

In the glow of the fire, faces alight,

Reflecting the joy of this holy night.

Ubuntu blooms, a flower in the desert,

Spreading love and peace, every heart alert.

From the Drakensberg's peaks to the Zambezi's flow,

Africans unite in the Christmas glow.

In the spirit of togetherness, the message is clear,

The King is born, dispelling every fear.

So let the rhythms of Africa resonate,

In this sacred season, at destiny's gate.

African Noel, a celebration so divine,

A tapestry of love, where the King's light will shine.

Beneath the Baobab's boughs, where stories unfold,

African Noel weaves, a tale timeless, untold.

In the heart of the veld, where spirits converse,

The King's arrival, a blessing diverse.

In the warmth of the fire, elders impart,

Wisdom and blessings, a gift from the heart.

As constellations twinkle, aligning just right,

The heavens announce the King's radiant light.

From the Victoria Falls to the Cape of Storms,

Africans unite, embracing all norms.

Ubuntu in every handshake, love in every glance,

For the King's birth transcends every circumstance.

On the banks of the Niger, where palms gently sway,

The rhythm of celebration leads the way.

Djembe beats echo, like a heartbeat so true,

A King born in Africa, for me and for you.

Through the spice-scented air of Zanzibar's isle,

Comes the resonance of joy, mile after mile.

Swahili whispers in the ocean breeze,

Telling the tale of a King who puts hearts at ease.

Underneath the acacia, where moonbeams cascade,

The lion and the lamb share the same shade.

In the cradle of love, where the King rests His head,

A message of peace is silently spread.

Merry Christmas, Africa, in your vibrant attire,

A celebration that sets every soul on fire.

The King was born under the Southern Cross's gleam,

A gift to the world, a timeless dream.

So, let the Kalimba play, let the tales be spun,

In the language of love, let unity be won.

African Noel, a symphony so grand,

A celebration of peace across the land.

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