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Haiku for Recuerda Mi Corazon
During this time of the year, the weather in my country becomes cloudy and moody, with little or no rain but persistent drizzle, light or heavy depending on its whim. Popular culture has it that as this is the festival time of the Ga people of Greater Accra region, this weather (stretching from July through August and early September) brings in lots of fish, particularly herrings to enable the Ga people celebrate their festival, Homowo in style. (the soup accompaniment to the traditional food for the festival is prepared using lots of fish)
Anyway, today, there’s been some sunshine peeping through to dispel the gloom and I tell you, the birds are even happy, chirping louder. 🙂
Melody
sliver of rays
through moody clouds
the birds sing
Copyright © Celestine Nudanu 09/08/13I appreciate your patience with me as I catch up on your blogs. Thanks a million! Shalom
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Now I’m hungry Celestine! I can even smell the aroma of dried or fried fish eaten with rice and green peas mixed with carrot and lots of onions then washed down with a bottle of chilled wine (non alcoholic of course)!! Have a lovely weekend dear friend!
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Now I am the hungry one, Sandra. Infact, I might well prepare this very meal for dinner when I get home. lovely weekend my friend
Same to you! Eating my fish and rice now!! 🙂
Oh, my mouth is watering. I’m still in the office waiting for hubby to pick me up. And I am hungry!
He he hee, my mouth is full and I’m typing with one fish coated hand….
Love you! 🙂
love you too, sweet sister 🙂
Cheers! 🙂
BEAUTIFUL as always… we have been having the most gentle August here in Wisconsin. The kind of days you DREAM OF when you think of summer!
Thank you Jasmine. Glad to see you here and to know that August is gentle on you 🙂
AWH Thanks…! Your so poetic!
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Very well said. I can relate. The sun is shining clear and bright today.
Yes and I couldn’t have been more happier. The cold got to me so hard
Well, thank goodness, there’s a bird or two singing! 🙂
Fence at Noon
Indeed 🙂 And what is more, the sun is still up, even now with faint hints of settling down.
The haiku is beautiful without the explanation, but with it, it becomes even better and teaches us something as well. Thanks for sharing facts about your country.
Much Peace
You are very welcome, Spadoman. I’m grateful you made it here
lovely…what country are you in?
Ghana, West Africa. 🙂
I want to join in the celebrations too! 🙂
Oh, please do, Kiru. It’s always a pleasure to have you here. 🙂
Beautiful, Celestine!! 😀
Thank you, Skye
I really like this little verse with your post, Celestine. When the birds sing, we have more reason to be happy too. They are a good barometer. 🙂
I like that, Joyce 🙂 Many thanks, as always
Beautiful!
And – I like your intro that shows how the haiku was born 🙂
Thank you so much, Rosy 🙂
I love this haiku!
And I am happy you share bits of your culture…
I always love to learn new things ♥♥
Glad to be of some help, Priti Lisa
Divine! A little ray is sometimes all we need ~ lovely! thanks, carol, xo
Thank you, Carol, as always.
the christening of a new day.
so glad the edge of heaven opened just enough to hold you in gold.
what a lovely comment, Rebecca. Thank you.
Cheerful through the moodiness. Guess I can live in your country. I’m a fan of fish 🙂
I would love to have you here, Hazel 🙂
It’s wonderful to learn a little of your culture!
Oh Gilly, but you do know so much of Ghana
They do sing a lovely song.
Yes, they do. Thanks, Amrit
Thanks for teaching and writing. I enjoyed all of this.
my pleasure, Alice
I like the way you describe the sun sliding thru the clouds making the birds happy.
Thank you Judie
I heard the music in your words and the birds’ chirps at the end lifted it to a great crescendo.
Ow, thanks so much. Your words brought a smile to my lips 🙂
It seems that everyone and everything sings when that sun comes out after hiding for days!! Love it!!
Glad you do, Wabi
simply gorgeous!
Thank you, Trisha
Lovely to learn more about you customs and traditions!! Each country has its own unique charm and you have done so much justice to yours Celestine!! Wonderful share!!
Thank you so much, Nanka. I’ve always wanted to share a little something about my country Ghana.
Ahhhh a glimmer of light can make all things illuminate, even us! Love this one!
Thanks a million. So grateful that you visited my posts 🙂
Your lovely haiku combines perfectly with your short glimpse of your country and image. ❤
Thank you so much, Sunshine
you’re welcome! ☼sunHUGS!!
Fish – delicious – and now poetic!
🙂 Thanks a million
Lovely as always.
Thank you Kimmy.