Dawda, your poems have a way of touching the soul.
And this one especially struck me deep within.  I just
hope that every Gambian hears the message within.

--- Dawda Jallow <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>           THE GAMBIA
>
> Gambia of now and of later,
> Gambia of yesterday was of
> Old and young eating in the
> Same bowl of "benachin" and
> "Mbahal" Although yesterday,
> flashed now and tomorrow.
>
> But during yesterday, still
> Dialect or tongue variation
> Was no distinction, and if there
> Was any; it was in words not deep
> In the heart. "Tongue words" of no
> Meaningfulness or vexation.
>
> Relationship was like ice and
> Water. Water solidifies to form
> Ice---Then ice melts to
> Form water--- No
> Difference.  Like one people,
> One Gambia, one family.
>
> Don't cripple sweet home,
> Stand upright, sweet home,
> Beautiful, sweet, sweet home.
>
> Gambians should smile.
> Ain't we still the smiling coast
> Of, West of Africa?
>
> Gambia by all, of all, and for
> All. We love you, sweet home,
> Good citizenry will play and
> Give sincere role as in demand
> By our sovereignty.
>
> You deserve only sincere care
> And we see your sweetness of
> Home that will always ensue.
>
> The Gambia--- GOD Almighty
> Protect you, Gambians how
> Nice you-----------?
> We love you Banjul, The Gambia.
>
>
> Dawda  Kabba, Jallow.2000.
>
> Note
> "Benachin" and "Mbahal" are Senegambian platable
> rice dishes.
>
>
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