When I think of Africa, I think of red sunsets over endless lion-colored land. I think of people scarred but not bitter and land dry but full of life. I think of dark skin in bright clothing.
If Africa was a song, it would be a chaos of a violent and soulful harmony. It would be heartbreakingly sad, yet hopeful. It would be old, but not finished.
Africa taught me the world is full and thick and deep. It taught me my age. It taught me my size. It taught me to not feel sorry for people who live differently than me. Africa taught me to look. It taught me to listen. It taught me things are usually better in daylight. Africa taught me how to not be afraid.