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Sunday Memories

I remember the days when I was small, obedient and too young to be alone at a mall Mama would let me go out and play, with my bare feet on the sand; building shapes with the clay All day long it would be the same , but it all changed when Sunday came... The comfortable sandals converted to buckled shoes, that definitely did not reveal my toes My bright coloured shorts replaced by a white dress, Oh. My mother dearest forbade me to mess Then there were those navy blue tights, itchy, hot and I couldn't put up a fight Mama would fetch her hat, all decorated with sequins and lace, she thought it complimented her feminine face. Baba would stay comfortable on the couch, while off she went to fetch her pouch When we arrived, there they all were identical in their Sunday-gear, hugs and handshakes were exchanged everywhere, then the service would start with its exciting atmosphere. What I remember most, was when we got home, Greens, oranges, reds and rice But my favourite was always that roast chicken with lots of spice!

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Date: 2/14/2012 2:08:00 AM
WOW VERY BEAUTIFUL, I LOVE THE PICTURE YOU PAINTED THROUGHOUT THE POEM
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Date: 5/27/2011 3:21:00 PM
Congratulations on the win in the contest free for all, Hlengiwe
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Date: 5/27/2011 12:02:00 PM
Sounds and smells good Hlengiwe! Congratulations to you!
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Date: 5/27/2011 10:45:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Hiengiwe. Excellent piece. Great job. Ralph
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Date: 5/27/2011 9:34:00 AM
Congratulatons on your win in the "Free For All" contest Hlenqiwe. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/27/2011 8:18:00 AM
Congrats on your wonderful win in the free for all contest with this excellent entry ...enjoy your top ten victory .. with luv..
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Date: 4/20/2011 1:49:00 AM
You know, I think that is a sentiment shared everywhere. I reside in the south, and I love some fried chicken after church:) Great job.
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Date: 4/18/2011 1:59:00 AM
lol. You took me right back to my own childhood Sundays. SA Sundays have a unique feel to them. Kudos to you on a good write, sister.
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Date: 4/18/2011 1:34:00 AM
We could all relate to this. Yet childhood memories lives on. By the way you need to edit the first line of your poem, you forgot to put was or were. Other than that, i enjoy this and it makes me think. Well done.
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