Mapungubwe: Lost City Of Gold
Mapungubwe
Rise
once more
Up
from the south
Let
now your ancient tale be told
Of
those who built the Place of Gold
Mapungubwe
On
the hill
Your
royal graves whisper us still
Of
treasures lost and fortunes made
Before your kingdom’s star did fade
Mapungubwe
We
can trace
A
thousand year old trading base
Exchanging gold and ivory
For
spices, silks and rainbow beads
Mapungubwe
Let
us sing
The
praises of your gilded king
Whose
golden rhino, staff and bowl
Your
riches to this day extol
Mapungubwe
Formed to be
A
civilised society
And
guided by a higher fate
Gave
birth to this first nation state
Mapungubwe
We
proclaim
The
untold glories of your name
And
to this day your lofty brand
Bestows top honours in this land
Mapungubwe
See
it’s true
That
from your seed a great tree grew
With
sturdy roots and fruits sublime
And
branches across space and time
Copyright 2005
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