I must hide him down in my deepest veins
The Ancestor whose stormy skin
Streaks with lightning and thunder
He is the guardian animal I must hide
Lest I burst the dam of scandal.
He is my loyal blood demanding loyalty,
Protecting my naked pride against myself
And the arrogance of fortunate races...


Shadow Songs. Totem

Léopold Sédar Senghor Quotes

I must hide him down in my deepest veins The Ancestor whose stormy skin Streaks with lightning and thunder He is the guardian animal I must hide Lest ...

I must hide him down in my deepest veins The Ancestor whose stormy skin Streaks with lightning and thunder He is the guardian animal I must hide Lest ...

I must hide him down in my deepest veins The Ancestor whose stormy skin Streaks with lightning and thunder He is the guardian animal I must hide Lest ...

I must hide him down in my deepest veins The Ancestor whose stormy skin Streaks with lightning and thunder He is the guardian animal I must hide Lest ...