Black and woman
God knows
if I have a soul
man or woman
Who knows
if I have culture
with or without a soul
I know
That I exist
with or without culture
I know
Who I am
Monique Ilboudo (born 1959) Burkina Faso
Translator not stated
Source: The African Book Review
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