I'm not sure how I'm meant to be involved yet. There are multiple places I can help out, and only so much time and money. But at least I can spread awareness. That's why I linked to Bridge of Hope.
Thinking about these children called to mind a poem I wrote a few years ago. It's about a Burundian friend and his little girls.
My prayer -- may all children, male and female, know what it is to be safe and cared for by adults they trust.
SINDAMUZI’S LITTLE GIRLS
All dressed up
for Sunday night --
beautiful thick hair
frizzed high,
batik wraps: purple,
yellow, magenta.
Sindamuzi’s little girls
are African orchids
beginning to bloom,
iridescent moths
hovering
at their father’s elbow,
lit candles
aglow
in the dusky rugo.
Kirundi words:
*Rugo -- a home and yard, usually enclosed by a fence
3 comments:
Beautiful!
A few of us on @shelovesmag went to Burundi in May--what a beautiful country! I was born and raised in South Africa, spent several years in Taiwan and now I live in Canada. I clicked on your twitter bio because I can relate to the global perspective. Looking forward to hearing more of your heart ...
Thanks, Idelette! You've lived all over too--so you know what it is to call many places "home." I'm happy you left me a note and now I'm going to follow your blog!
Real cute kid, and good to think of africamkids blossoming. Grace be with you.
Post a Comment