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Footprints in harmattan winds

Trees, yawning in drought

Forced to repent their decision to remain rooted instead of fleeing

Their once wet barks

Branded with scars from sharp gun rays

As they stare down

At footprints of families gone farming

Fading in harmattan winds

Benjamin Nambu

17 responses to “Footprints in harmattan winds”

  1. Eugenia Avatar
    Eugenia

    Mind-stirring piece, Benjamin. Stunning use of imagery.

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    1. BENJAMIN NAMBU Avatar
      BENJAMIN NAMBU

      Thank you, Eugenia. Insightful observations you’ve made.

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      1. Eugenia Avatar
        Eugenia

        My pleasure, Benjamin.

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  2. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    Great use of imagery with words my friend!
    💕

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    1. BENJAMIN NAMBU Avatar
      BENJAMIN NAMBU

      Thank you! Thank you for making time to read and comment. I deeply appreciate it.

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  3. Janice Reid Avatar
    Janice Reid

    “Decision to remain rooted” it really is a decision because they could have also easily chosen to just die.

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    1. BENJAMIN NAMBU Avatar
      BENJAMIN NAMBU

      😅 yeah. What a decision that would have been, to die. It isn’t easy arriving at such a decision.

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      1. Janice Reid Avatar
        Janice Reid

        It’s not that’s why they decide to live. We often forget what plants and other organisms even diseases have in common with us. We all want to survive.

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        1. BENJAMIN NAMBU Avatar
          BENJAMIN NAMBU

          Yep, true. We all want to survive.

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  4. M. Espinosa Avatar
    M. Espinosa

    Your imagery is so intense. So good!

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    1. BENJAMIN NAMBU Avatar
      BENJAMIN NAMBU

      Thanks, Espinosa. I appreciate your feedback.

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  5. GraceoftheSun Avatar
    GraceoftheSun

    Amazing piece, Benjamin . Love it.💕

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    1. BENJAMIN NAMBU Avatar
      BENJAMIN NAMBU

      Thanks, Grace.

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      1. GraceoftheSun Avatar
        GraceoftheSun

        Welcome 💕

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  6. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Very evocative

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    1. BENJAMIN NAMBU Avatar
      BENJAMIN NAMBU

      Thanks, Sadje.

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        You’re welcome

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