UGALI-
Immaculately swept dirt,
an African hut/home
aroma of hay dripping
from recently rained upon
thatched roof,
Ugali-
A steaming mound of
lovingly, laughingly
prepared corn meal.
In the dark
field coarsened hands of
a dusky Sukuma woman.
Ugali-
scratchy, firm
hot ball rolled
in the right hand
—only the right hand.
A concave cup of
corn swiped in spicy
stewed sauce.
Ugali-
grainy and coarse
bland yet spiked.
A mushy meal
made meaningful
by careful preparation
and conversation.
Ugali-
a simple warm
welcome.
-bzm, 10 May 2008
1 comment:
The poem is lovely -- brings the bush home.
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