To keep the ink flowing across the map, we now visit the voodoo heart of Benin, the lush forests of Gabon, and the "Smiling Coast" of The Gambia.
The Gateway of Spirits (Benin)
A Shakespearean sonnet on the Kingdom of Dahomey and the resilience of the Ouidah shore.
The bronze of kings reflects a glorious past,
Where Dahomey's warriors stood in iron pride,
A legacy of strength that’s built to last,
With spirits that no ocean could divide.
At Ouidah’s shore, the Door of No Return
Still stands in silence by the salty spray,
While in the heart, the voodoo altars burn
To guide the souls who wandered far away.
Through stilted towns upon the water’s face,
Where Ganvie’s children paddle to the sun,
The rhythms of an ancient, sacred space
Tell tales of battles fought and freedom won.
Between the forest and the shifting sand,
The gods still walk upon this holy land.
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