This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and Vinc...

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Brutus' "A Troubadour I Traverse" is inspired by his struggle against colonialism. Dennis Brutus, a South African poet, was an anti-apartheid activist and his poetry often reflects his political views and experiences. "A Troubadour I Traverse" speaks to the idea of traveling from place to place, spreading the message of freedom and resistance to colonial oppression. The poem highlights the importance of perseverance and courage in the face of injustice and oppression, and it reflects Brutus' personal experiences as a political prisoner and a poet who was banned by the apartheid government.