Wednesday, July 22, 2015


Penned for A Prompt Each Day. Inspired by the photo below:


Shadows


I
flicker of light
the shadow of a spider slips
out of lantern chimney

II
the adowa dancer
she rims her hair with a halo
 of lantern soot

III
shea butter mixed with soot
granny calls back
her days young

IV
flickering lantern
the length and breadth
of our shadows



Copyright (c) Adjei Agyei-Baah, 22/7/15

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  2. Really interesting Afriku. I like how shadows are brought to life by flickering lantern. grandma calling her days young, couldn't help but smile. Brilliant.

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