lundi 12 janvier 2009

Africa on my mind...

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The colder it gets here
(-7 as I write),
the further afield my thoughts wander,
to much, much hotter climes...
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Not bad for a first attempt at Polyvore, n'est-ce pas..?

This post is inspired by the BBC series
(on their website way back in 2005)
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Here are a few of the many, many things
I love about Africa:
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I love the beauty of the vast starry sky and the stillness
of the night;
And I love the noise and colour of vibrant local markets,
where meeting friends and sharing in the life of the community
are more important than simply making profit.
I love sleeping outside, gazing up at God's handiwork
as I drop off to sleep;
And I love sitting inside with the door open when the rains
finally come,
watching silently with friends the pounding of water on the earth.
I love the sense of awe when a sandstorm
blows up;
And I love the joy and relief when the harvest is safely in.
I love that there is always time to talk, that people are more important
than the day's programme;
I love the generosity, that when you arrive at meal time,
you are invited to sit round the bowl and share whatever food there is;
And I love the hospitality, that when you arrive in the evening
you are invited to stay the night,
and a mat is laid out for you.
I love the sense of community - that when you go into a neighbour's yard,
you have no idea how many of the dozens of laughing children
there actually belong to that set of parents;
And I love it that family is important, and that the elderly are respected
and taken care of.
I love it that when you arrive somewhere, you don't do anything
until you have properly greeted everyone;
And I love it that when you leave, you are always sent on your way
with the blessing of God.
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What about you,
have you ever been to Africa..?
And what did you love
about it..?

7 commentaires:

Callie Grayson a dit…

beautiful!
I have never been to africa, but after reading your post I would love to go right now it sound absolutely beautiful!

High Desert Diva a dit…

I've only been there via film.

It's on my list...

Ragged Roses a dit…

What a beautiful post, thank you! I've never been to Africa but have friends who have worked there and tell me just what a special place it is. Keep warm, Happy New Year
Kimx

Jazz a dit…

I'd love to go to Africa. One day...

A Cuban In London a dit…

Never been but would love to. Thanks for a great post.

Greetings from London.

Jessica a dit…

I've never been, but first on my list when I have extra funds for traveling!

Béatrix a dit…

Je te répondrais bien sur...c'est un très joli article et tu sembles aussi être nostalgique.