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Dalton1
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 Posted - 15 Aug 2006 : 08:08:34
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Yero Jallow, Dalton.
Though, sad a poem, but history dictates that times be documented. The poem below titled “Bucket of tears” is a picture of the current Gambia, as the big chiefs failed to compromise. The dripping tears are in buckets. It is on that note I write the poem below. Without much to add, I will advice every Gambian to continue the struggle. If there is a true consistent struggle, victory will come after much tears. “When there is no struggle, there is no progress.” , Frederick Douglas, and I add it must be a true struggle. Only a true struggle will yield progress.
BUCKET OF TEARS.
Tears in bowls; Tears in buckets
It’s a flow from our raining eyes
Thunder echoes in the heads
Lightening, and thunderclaps everywhere.
When unity is slaughtered, blood oozes in barrels
When the ship sinks, thousands becomes fishes’ food
When Iblish played his flutes, traitors danced
When the peace makers called, the traitors were deaf.
When babies cry, they are hungry or hot
When Gambians cry, they are betrayed or oppressed
When the Car summersaults, the tires are punctured or loose
When the wells dry up, underwater pathway is blocked.
The educated tyrants doomed us for ever
The ignorant tyrants poisoned our food
The scary devil intercepted our fortunes
The hypocrites murmured scattering clusters.
Shorty Bangally is a traitor
He pursued a fortune teller’s tale
Instead of getting a King's staff stick
Now, he will get a whoooooooo.
Comet Kamat’s loose head nuts
Loose nuts! Naughty fellow! Inconsistent bubuuu!
Instead of petting his cows at the palace
Now, he will get a whoooooooo.
Bard Lamdo’s consistent struggle
History crowns you a Mandela
Instead of being a societal menace
Now, you will get a king’s staff stick.
A trillion sand particles make an ant hill
Many millions out, gives a flat ground
A barren land cannot yield any fruits
Without unity, where is victory???
Many more Koros, and Deydas will go
Many more Independents will go
Many more mile twos will open
Many more skyrocketing prizes.
True fellows, take courage
Don’t loose your grips of steadfastness
If after the tears, resurrection comes
Rejoice victory, and thank God for time’s arrival.
Long live any true struggle!!!
Love you all Gambians !!
Thanks for space always Momodou Camara. We will work on a poem for bantaba, and its contributors, after one for Sintet.
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"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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Edited by - Dalton1 on 15 Aug 2006 09:19:24 |
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kayjatta
2978 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2006 : 18:13:18
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THANKS DALTON 1. I LIKE THE PRECISION AND IMAGERY OF YOUR LAST TWO STANZAS.
KEEP IT UP. |
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Dalton1
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Posted - 15 Aug 2006 : 19:17:15
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Thanks kjatta. Your observation is always appreciated, and don't forget to cut my ts and dot my Is, whenever. Good teachers make good students, and that's what good schools do.i inserted that the last minute, just so i mourn those fellows, which should have been enough reasons to stir unity.
thanks,
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"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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