Long
pen no ink. It has been a minute since I last painted the Amalahle Ashushu blog page with words. I have not pushed the pen
much even in poetry. I had a hectic schedule (working and studying). However,
the moon of December became a roller coaster. It left me on both - the good and the sad note; whereby I passed all the modules that I attempted, but lost both my
job and my biological father. I am yet to write a poetic prose in memory of my biological
father, where I shall be as honest as I was when I was speaking in his funeral
– with words untamed. Remember, in poetry; we put emphasis in honesty; and we
do not care what others say to judge us.
This
moon (January) marks the beginning of New Year for 2016. We do not know what
the year has in store for us. However, we ought to be optimistic. If one has no
hope, then one has no will to live. I wish all the Amalahle Ashushu blog readers - a joyous and a prosperous year. May
all your plans be accomplished. May all your wishes be fulfilled. And never
lose humanity in the midst of adversity. A strong human being is the one who
hold on to virtues whilst facing life challenges.
I
scribbled a short spoken word verse as an ode to my half sister ‘Somila’ and my
beautiful sisters out there. I felt I should share it right here. I titled it:
“THE TASTE OF MODERNITY”
Hereunder
it is:
THE
TASTE OF MODERNITY
Sister I see you
Mini skirts
Beautiful legs
Beautiful thighs
Big round
Beautiful eyes
And beautiful lips
Ripping the pants
Of seasonal trends
From natural
To cultural
To conventional beauty
Tight dresses and make up
Hair dress and hairdo
Artificial nails
Manicure
Pedicure
Earrings and extensions
Eyelashes
Mascara
Faces of fashion
Ready for action
Mass media
Globalisation
Acculturation
Popular culture
The taste of modernity
See, we are moving with times
And no one can slow down
The clock of modernity
It moves with rapid pace
Like a rabbit race
Time is against everyone
As you skate through the ice of
modernity
Never forget that natural beauty
is filled with tranquility
And black is big
Bold
Bountiful
And beautiful
