This blog is a stage of poetic expression. It is inspired by the age-old African tradition of poetry, storytelling, riddles and other art forms under the moonlight. Enjoy!
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This hour is the very one I had seen from afar
Then it was too far to touch
And too silly to imagine
But the hour cometh and I can also do
Do the things I dreamed of
And cover the tracks of my forbearers
To those who smile with me I praise thee
And to...
Like gold and all the spritely ornamently things of this world
Our friends illuminate our moments with beauty and charm
Unlike these ornaments they bear life and emotion and passion
That fuel our daily experiences with such zest and...
Watch as they move
In well coordinated choreographed delightful patterns
As they trace their paths in attack and defence
Producing sweet touches of smooth skills
True nourishment to our ocular organs
Hearken the drum and cymbal sounds
Of our mighty...
By Michael Kwame Dakwa
You passed through my night
...and long after sleep was gone
you lingered as an unshakable mist,
reminding me of the
heartache that is the hole
your words once held their place...
