Evian,

Allow me to join you in dedicating Suntou's poem to deserving Ramparts - Galleh, Karamba, President Obama, Tiger Woods, Dukureh, Kukeh, Jabou, Ma Yero, Musa Sana, Abdoukarim Sanneh, FJManneh, JDAM, Nyamorkno, Kaybehtoh, Laye, Ballero, Hon. Kemeseng, Mams, Bilal, Suntouni himself, and your good self. These are our ramparts. Thank goodness all the Nyanchos are not gone yet. Haruna.


-----Original Message-----
From: bailo jallow <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Sun, Jul 5, 2009 9:08 pm
Subject: Re: The Remnants of the Nyanchos






Suntou,

It is a great poem. You started with the perfect characterisation of a typical Nyancho:  balanas (Resistant Warriors) who never subdue to domination or subjugation. A modern day nyancho cannot be greater than Abdoukarim Sanneh, positive action-oriented, universal freedom fighter. With your permission, I dedicated this poem to him and all the authentic nyanchos who happen to read this poem. Certainly, any nyancho who is on the deen shall never worship none other than the One true God, only worthy of worship. Finally, I would be grateful if you could find the time at  your convenience to help some among us who are not fluent or versed enough in Mandinka to understand or better appreciate those aspects of your poem, I have underlined as follows:

Well done and cheers,

Bailo




Kabunka balanas
Men choosing death over disgrace
The parody of bravery and willingness
Where are the remnants of kabunka kewlus
Are they here or have the
y demised
Yet changing lanes in modern society
Men can be men if kept in-line with good teachings
Fear of God and respect of fellow man
Where are the Kabunka balanas
Today is today, yesterday is gone
Fan kun fan kun is the order
Don’t let them catch you, my kabunka friends
The trow is still here but the spirit is gone
Stick with truth now and remain in God’s lane
Tipu korto and majah doloh
Kumaa baa foo and Jamun dIma
Sidoyaa anin laban tiinya
Where are the remnants of the nyanchos?
Muu nyo mann nyon-soto
Suturo maan nyon soto
Nka nko kumo lefo aliyee
Taa moo kana ale badalindi
Kubaa bee laban, kun din
Saya wote baye lah
Nyancholi tubita
Allah yee tuboli mutale
Be on the deen nyanchos
That is the final verdict.

--- On Mon, 6/7/09, SUNTOU TOURAY <[log in to unmask]> wrote:


From: SUNTOU TOURAY <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: The Remnants of the Nyanchos
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Monday, 6 July, 2009, 1:01 AM







Sunday, 5 July 2009


The Remnants Of The Nyanchos



Kabunka balanas
Men choosing death over disgrace
The parody of bravery and willingness
Where are the remnants of kabunka kewlus
Are they here or have they demised
Yet changing lanes in modern society
Men can be men if kept in-line with good teachings
Fear of God and respect of fellow man
Where are the Kabunka balanas
Today is today, yesterday is gone
Fan kun fan kun is the order
Don’t let them catch you, my kabunka friends
The trow is st
ill here but the spirit is gone
Stick with truth now and remain in God’s lane
Tipu korto and majah doloh
Kumaa baa foo and Jamun dIma
Sidoyaa anin laban tiinya
Where are the remnants of the nyanchos?
Muu nyo mann nyon-soto
Suturo maan nyon soto
Nka nko kumo lefo aliyee
Taa moo kana ale badalindi
Kubaa bee laban, kun din
Saya wote baye lah
Nyancholi tubita
Allah yee tuboli mutale
Be on the deen nyanchos
That is the final verdict.





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