Africa Quotes

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Transformation Quotes

Thus she has lain Black through the years. (7-8)

Suffering Quotes

brigands ungentled icicle bold (11-12)

Patriotism Quotes

sugarcane sweet deserts her hair golden her feet mountains her breasts two Niles her tears. (2-6)

Appearances Quotes

deserts her hair golden her feet (3-4)

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