Culture shock

She: ‘I wrote this in hope that someone would be here today……………but it seems he isn’t. So why not just do it anyway
Me: [It’s a she, presenting a poetic piece at a certain poetry jam]. Its funny of how easy this (presenting poetry) is so easy in front of a room full of people you don’t know but its hard for the one you seem to be ‘winda-ing’ (I used winda in place of courting coz I can’t remember the word the artist used).
She: Here goes nothing…………….
……………………………..
Tasting the sweetness of lakes
Remembering water that mingles at dawn
I am dancing on the color of light
The shape of sound’
-the above are words said by Nia Long (needs clarification) on the ‘Love Jones’ soundtrack, a movie I surely must see one day. I was listening to a certain radio show when it came on and those are the few words I caught while writing this. Beautiful ain’t it and it would be nice for a person to dedicate a nicer one to me in the near future. Sooner rather than later!

Anyway, before we close the year, I thought; why not share the goings on at a recent a ka-family function; my bro’s school clearing party to be specific. So the day is going on real well, with good food being served, nice company of relas seen in yester years. All this got me thinking about the way we Africans are seriously leaving our ways. For example, who does family get-togethers anymore? We all go about chasing our elusive dreams like we are PAID to. Before answering the next question, think real hard and be honest. Here goes………….when did you last have fun during public holidays? As for me it’s been a real long time and its all because of lack of family. In yester years we used to all get together and catch up on our times apart. Back then, we loved our cousins. These days we like them: and its only coz of we remember the times we had had as kids and teenagers!

What a blast I had at the party and I thank God for it. It was a welcome break for me especially during this time of exams. Imagine they are not thru’. One more week to go. Have some sensible fun as you move through to next year and try and make some realistic RESOLUTIONS for 2009!?!
Me I don’t do resolutions, yet! Don’t know why.
Rumble on guyz and be blessed.