Red dirt road to the village
river claims it eve’s storm
barely make it home
no light for feet or tires
prayer alone to guide us
if I wax poetic
I can look over my back
road over- run with soldiers
entire families gone
children walk through blood
red stain never removed
I can look forward
hope in future’s eyes
children studying hard
families sacrifice for school funds
Uganda’s tomorrow on the horizon
needing prayer to guide her
Today is the day that A to Zers will write about the letter “R.” Poetry allows for reflection. I hope as you read about the lives of determined children in Uganda that you will understand a bit more about the Acholi tribe that can trace themselves back to Noah.
Abuse
Butterfly
Cat
Dance
Education
Fun
Little Girls
Hello
Invisible (Dragon)
Jump for Joy
Kindness
Look
Mask
New
Outdoors
Playing
Quart
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Thank you for visiting Moondustwriter. One of the many exciting things I've had the honor of doing is writing with an E. African team that is developing elementary curriculum for African children. As a writer, it is a thrill to help children (on all continents) who want to learn.
I've been part of the blogging community for more than 10 years. Some old timers may remember the award winning (2011 Twitter Shorty ) blog community - One Stop Poetry. I was the co-producer of that fast growing blog community.
I am a published writer, poet, artist and photographer. I have written, as well as edited, for periodicals, radio, blogs and fellow writers.
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Your poetry is very powerful, Leslie. Thank you for sharing this, and the hope of the children with whom you work.
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Hi Leslie – that red road of Africa will now always have blood over it … desperate for so many … but forward we look – cheers Hilary
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I have read a lot about the conflicts in Africa, and especially about the fearful things people of faith encounter. This poem made me cry, knowing that it has been true for so many. You have some good compassions.
http://shirleyjdietz.com/2018/04/20/a-to-z-selling-our-house-letter-r
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Beautiful, evocative poetry. I’m going to read more and try to know about Acholi tribe.
Do stop by my #AtoZChallenge post for R and share your thoughts:
https://lonelycanopyblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/19/rainy-days-in-oceangreen-kannur/
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