Darko, you are in top form! The two poems in this feature, to me, are instant classics. Don't stop now, Onua. Get more classics on paper. I am in extreme hunger for your poems.
In the 19th Century, many were those who vomited when they ate the 'genetically modified' language, Esperanto. Probably it was undercooked. Maybe it was over-spiced by L.L Zamenhof.
Also, when food is forced down one's throat (as deduced from Lawyer Mzinyathi's advocacy), there is a probability of spewing out few seconds after, or moments later. Now I understand that some repulsive reactions toward a particular language could be well-founded. For instance: the historical perspective of Mzinyathi's artistic voice verses the tradition of colonial languages on liberated African soil is splendid to the cause of grief.
Being at sympathy with the harsh plight of Zimbabwe, I still believe that the world has come a long way to reconcile with itself, to celebrate the common languages of interest, and yet campaign for the usage / cultural values of the marginalized indigenous languages.
Yes... yeah Jabulani, some day we must work on a joint project. It will be great. While I look forward to it, I will pause here and say welldone for the intelligent and matured way you presented your case. Thank you.
I also thank Prince and Asandoh for supporting my work. Your sound commentary have meant a lot to me.
our unity in our diversity. let us celebrate that! we need more tolerance of other people's world views. am happy to be associated with this democratic space - one ghana one voice
Darko, you are in top form! The two poems in this feature, to me, are instant classics. Don't stop now, Onua. Get more classics on paper. I am in extreme hunger for your poems.
ReplyDelete'Tapestry' is a trapeze
ReplyDeletebetween one's native tongue
and another tongue -
essential for wordsmiths,
important to seekers
of wisdom
we really do not know
this wide world
until we understand it
in another person's language
i like this poem
ReplyDeleteIn the 19th Century, many were those who vomited when they ate the 'genetically modified' language, Esperanto. Probably it was undercooked. Maybe it was over-spiced by L.L Zamenhof.
ReplyDeleteAlso, when food is forced down one's throat (as deduced from Lawyer Mzinyathi's advocacy), there is a probability of spewing out few seconds after, or moments later. Now I understand that some repulsive reactions toward a particular language could be well-founded. For instance: the historical perspective of Mzinyathi's artistic voice verses the tradition of colonial languages on liberated African soil is splendid to the cause of grief.
Being at sympathy with the harsh plight of Zimbabwe, I still believe that the world has come a long way to reconcile with itself, to celebrate the common languages of interest, and yet campaign for the usage / cultural values of the marginalized indigenous languages.
Yes... yeah Jabulani, some day we must work on a joint project. It will be great. While I look forward to it, I will pause here and say welldone for the intelligent and matured way you presented your case. Thank you.
I also thank Prince and Asandoh for supporting my work. Your sound commentary have meant a lot to me.
Many thanks!
our unity in our diversity. let us celebrate that! we need more tolerance of other people's world views. am happy to be associated with this democratic space - one ghana one voice
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