Recently i came across a poetry book(SUN WOMAN) by a brother called Kiluanji
Kush. He is the first to introduce the Black literary art style of writing
praise-poems of love called 'ETU'. The subject matter is represented by the
complete features and parts of the human body linked together with the
incorporeal substance of spirit or mind to form one single cohesive whole of
a living being. That was the author speaking! It is so beautiful...
With copyrights and legal tussles i have chosen ONLY five poems to honor the
African generosity! I hope brother Kush will see it as an advert for his
very wonderful piece of work. On the other hand, à la Fidel Castro,
knowledge should be free and shared! Fact is i think it is already out there
in the net. Please buy the book!

In his introduction, Kush wrote:

"...let me clarify to the reader my position in relation to the woman I
dedicate this book. I would like to make it clear that first, my concerted
effort to compile such a work simply sprang from no other intention other
than the natural awareness, devotion and the innocent urge of a heart
captured by the magical wonder of love. And secondly, by the inspiration of
poetry not only as art, but also as my favourite passion."

Too much work and no play...That is my perception of Gambia-L! I think we
need to have some fun and laughter even when faced with the gargantuan task
of bringing our nation on desired paths. For brothers like Dawda Jallow(who
love and write poetry). To the rest, as we bring Jemus and each other down
let us take a break and enjoy the SUN WOMAN series of 5 chosen poems(a
celebration of ourselves) by our brother Mr.. Kiluangi Kush.


SUN WOMAN
(prelude poem)


If love in its multi-dimensional sense
Extends to mean the bliss of life
Inspired by human struggle
With passion to survive
Then this love is what my heart
Declares for you,
Meaning your struggle
Has never been in vain...
For prophecy of earth is you
The truth of awakening
You who have survived
The rust of seasons
In all debacles of time...
I salute your majestic presence
That brings to light
The unconditional passion
For loving and beauty
Even in this time austere
That has lost its charm.
Let me dream then by your side
In the glory of sunrise sun
That burns still ever bold
To sustain the deeper affection
And your vigour lucent like fire
Expressive of strength/when you say:


"Do not sing me solace
There's no time for self-pity
Save your tears for the meek
Fear has no place in the heart of will,
Just sing me a poem of love
Not to (sentimentally) adorn my pain
But to strengthen my desire to live
Because destiny persists to call
Transcending loss, reaching glory
Re-procreating an urge to dream
With strength and dignity
That no pain can kill


Woman
Let me sing then this song of love
With cordial support of your dignity
That flames fortitude
In this most stubborn will
Refusing to die
(For righteousness insists to live)
And your heart leans
On this most resolute resolve
To survive
Refusing to submit
- For the sleepless fire in you
Burns to move, following free
The sheen of destiny...
I strike you my enamoured heart
With passion of verse
In praise and all rhythms of love
To always induce your courage
For which I sing:


SUNWOMAN...
Life has a tree in you
The tree has a bird in you
The bird has the wings in you
And the wings have the wind in you
And with the wind in you
Fly again my love!

Oh, how sweet
This indomitable will to live!








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