Monday, August 14, 2017

Around the World in the Good Ship DOGGEREL, 159

Somalia.

The Horn of Africa—the place
Where you will quickly find
Somalia—a country with
Economy unkind.

For there is so much poverty—
Such hopelessness, I fear—
That desperation fuels the lives
Of people, year to year.

It’s got an ancient history—
Back centuries it goes.
A recent problem—piracy!
As anybody knows,

There is too much disparity—
The rich and then the poor.
And agriculture’s threatened by
Fierce droughts and so much more.

They have some noted wildlife there—
Like some wild buffalo,
And lions, leopards, ostriches—
Such splendid things, you know!

The Indian Ocean borders it—
Marine life there still thrives.
And many hope things will improve
For all those human lives.



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