 |
|
| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
 Posted - 03 Dec 2008 : 21:22:40
|
The Narrow Road
The narrow road, the narrow road
Walk it with consent
Walk it with love and joy
Walk it with permission
Walk it in Godly sanctioning
The narrow road
A blessed road
A simple road
Manifested from the beginning of man
Respect it
Violate it not, don’t criminalise it either
The narrow road
Sweetness prevails
The after taste a rubber stamp
Tranquility
Affirmative memory din don don
Unforgettable
Dalandin punsandima (sweet diving pond)
Swim, swim
In the manners recommended by the lord most high
Salam it is part of
The narrow road, the narrow road
The elderly noddings
Sinma kudey, not Nghaba kudeh
By Sountou Touray
Sountou
I like this poem. But i am more fascinated by the line highlighted above. Thetre is a mandinka saying:
NGHABA KUDEH, NII MANG TO TUJEH, IKOMA SI KUMA Like the Akus in Banjul would say: "wat nadeh fo your mouth no deh pass you"
|
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
|
|
Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jan 2009 : 14:04:00
|
| kondo, i have just seen your comments about the sinma kudeh. oh yeah, do you also remember the sayings like 'wandi jaman'. i can remember the rest, but it has to do with folks who overtsep their mark by trying to do things that adult do. wandi jaman, or dindin kebaa. kay look to me as a dindin kebaa, i know kaani is a kebaa. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
www.suntoumana.blogspot.com |
 |
|
|
kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jan 2009 : 17:54:19
|
The problems of the world can be summarised as NGHABA KUDEH. What is not within your realms, dont try to grab it. Seperation of powers in Government helps solve many troubles around the world.
Thanks Santa for a good poem.
I just dont know how to write one but i will soon be making attempts. Dont just laugh at my poems |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
|
|
|
Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jan 2009 : 22:54:07
|
quote:
Originally posted by kondorong
The problems of the world can be summarised as NGHABA KUDEH. What is not within your realms, dont try to grab it. Seperation of powers in Government helps solve many troubles around the world.
Thanks Santa for a good poem.
I just dont know how to write one but i will soon be making attempts. Dont just laugh at my poems
Very well kondo. I am pretty sure your poems shall fair well. Considering the fact you an Amertage ex-fellow, all shall be well. for me, i don't follow any rules, i just write what comes to mind. Aisha saidy, Mowdo Dalton, Kaani and Kay are pretty good poets. i was recently told by a British lady that, Africans tend to be good poets, she commented that it may be as a result of different experiences. i believe so. i just wrote a protest poem today. so mine are more about what i experience and by puting myself in others predicaments. go on Alkali Kondo, Yorobawol will be proud.
A peom for kondo
The open shade
siting by whilst the pretty things pass
Nurse! Nurse! the caller calls
how beautiful
I am the Alkalo here
Anything is on offer
Anything!!
My name is Kondorongbaa
but just call me Kondo
Peace |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
www.suntoumana.blogspot.com |
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
|
|
| Bantaba in Cyberspace |
© 2005-2024 Nijii |
|
|
|
Topic Locked
