ODE: "AFRICAN TEACHER" BY SAGEBOY ABDULAI FAHBUNDEH.
swamped with riches, values, and calibration.
In your symbolic shadow — true potentials we have craved.
Our characters, futures, and dreams, all shaped by the frame of your sagacity.
Today goes wide and far, your voice, mission, and vision.
We have come around you, waiting and seeking the knowledge that gears.
Ooo you African teacher
sharp, smart, graceful gem,
glorious sculpture of hopes that gleams
and dreams that soar.
Words shaping up hearts and brains that see with smart eyes,
hear with attentive ears, and yield the reality.
Your being around sounds truth, resounding!
Ringing stin stin chun chan chan, your solemn voice is the spiritual power of the universe.
African teacher, dark soul,
seer that says lies not.
The world’s destiny in your hands lies,
lying in the words that impact, and mind that educates.
Clusters are lessons under the frame of your head.
Delight of the mind; with wisdom and courage you pour forth the truth.
African teacher, reservoir of wisdom!
I stamp the beauty of your work,
the one that I take to heart, whole heartedly.
The work that gears, shape, and teaches great minds to grow.
Forever I disbelieve not your sayings;
until the Crown clashes me to let fresh feed on fresh.
© Sageboy Abdulai Fahbundeh.
- Sierra Leone
The poem "African Teacher" by Abdulai Fahbundeh is a heartfelt tribute to African teachers, portraying them as symbols of wisdom, knowledge, and moral guidance. The speaker praises the teacher's ability to shape character, nurture dreams, and inspire future generations through education. The teacher is presented as a respected mentor whose voice, vision, and teachings extend far beyond the classroom, influencing society and helping learners discover their true potential.
The poem further emphasizes the teacher's role as a guardian of truth and a reservoir of wisdom whose lessons illuminate minds and empower people to grow. Through vivid praise and admiration, the poet acknowledges the dedication and lasting impact of teachers in building individuals and shaping the destiny of the world. Ultimately, the poem celebrates the noble profession of teaching and expresses deep gratitude for the invaluable contributions of African educators.
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