Laye Bamba,
Thanx for a beautiful eulogy!


>From: BambaLaye <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: The Light at the end - A poetic tribute for conscience
>Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2002 21:17:56 -0500
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>Folks,
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>Here's a few words I want to add to Buharry's wonderful tribute to our
>brothers and sisters who stood up to uphold their conscience against all
>odds. This piece is also a tribute to all those who strongly believe in
>their conscience of discerning right from wrong and will not hesitate to
>stand up for what is right and just. Here goes........
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>YOU'RE THE LIGHT AT THE END
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>You! My dear I cannot rest but commend
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>For when you said NO! We saw the uptrend
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>The truth bittersweet you always defend
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>For it is that upon which all shall depend
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>When you stood up your ground
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>I knew you are all that is profound
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>To be steadfast in your conscience
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>Against all odds to prove your innocence
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>For in the end your conscience will prevail
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>The forces against your guidance to see us derail
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>Into the wilderness and cruelty of naiveté
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>Behold you my dear unto your forté
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>The seedlings you nourish as they grow
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>In the books of history you shall glow
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>You're the one huge rock in the battered sea
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>With the cruel waves of decadence you did not flee
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>You're the shining star glowing in the loom
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>Reminding us that all is not gloom
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>With hopes and inspirations of your broom
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>To sweep and dust from us that is doom
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>Your light will brighten the path to end the torments of decadence
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>Against all odds you stood up firm to uphold your conscience.
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>Abdoulie A. Jallow
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>April 9, 2002
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