African Flame
By   Wayne Visser
You are the first spark that kindles the fire
That nurtures our daring and restless desire
On journeys across the wilderness plain
You light up the way: our African flame
You are the red bloom that graces the tree
That rises from ash, a wonder to see
In nature resplendent, we honour your name
You burn with great beauty: our African flame

You are the fierce blaze that forges the soul
That touches the sky and makes the earth whole
Through hardship and toil, in fortune and fame
You burn with great faith: our African flame
You are the hot coal that glows in the night
That gives us the strength to stand up and fight
Deep passion’s a fire nobody can take
You burn with great hope: our African flame