Long before the written text
Poetry was
Before Aristotle’s Poetics
It was the reciting to memorize genealogy
To recall laws and culture
It was the verbal incantation of hymns
The elements of political, educative, spiritual ceremonies
It was the source of entertainment
The lyrics of love songs and dance of chants
It was the conveyor of prayers
The receptacle of stories and historical recall
It was the instructions for everyday living
From the Nile to the Volta River valleys
From Pyramid to Griot court writings
Long before colonial conquest
Poetry was
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“It was the reciting to memorize genealogy” Exactly, this is the origin of my love for poetry. Beautiful poem!
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That’s exactly right. The Bible for instance is replete with those reciting of genealogy. Thanks Khaya!
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I love this, Dawn! Poetry is and was important!
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Thanks Kymber!!! Cheers
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Cheers, Dawn! 🧡🐈🌳🌷
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Beautiful Dawn 💕
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Thanks a mil. Appreciate the feedback. Dee 🙏🏽😊🙏🏽
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My pleasure 🙏🤗
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Thank you for taking me on a journey through time ❤️
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So happy you came along on the journey. Cheers 🙏🏽😊🙏🏽
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Poetry was, because poetry is, what words become, poetry! Blessings!
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Perfectly said Warren. Just perfect 👍🏽 Thanks
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You’re welcome!
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A beautiful poem too celebrate poetry Dawn. 😍
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Thanks Sadje. I’m oh so in love with poetry 😊❤️😊
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You’re most welcome
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🙏🏼👍🏼
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Really enjoyed this historical poetic perspective. Nice work, Dawn! Love the photo, too.
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Thanks Michele!!!
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Hope you had a wonderful World Poetry Day, talented Dawn! 🌟 Thank you for sharing your poetic gifts with the world. 🙏🏻💖
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Thanks dear Michelle. Much much appreciation!!!!
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Love your work! 🙏🏻
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So appreciate you Michelle. Your work is lovely, creative and artistic so coming from you that’s well received. 🙏🏽💗🙏🏽
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Very kind, lovely lady. Thank you. 🙏🏻💗🌷
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Right back at ya missey creative-poet-wonder!!!
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