I am from the Songhai
Empire.
I am from a long time
ago,
Where there is only desert and no
snow.
I am from homes made of mud and
sticks,
And from where we walk around without any
kicks.
I am from markets where many things are
sold,
Such things as spices and
gold.
I am from where farming isn’t
common,
Where it would have been nice to have some ramen.
I am from Sonni Ali who used to
rule,
I am from Muhammad who built us a
school.
I am from an Empire that began to
decay,
I am from an Empire that led to the African
nations we can see today.
I am from the Songhai Empire.