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Jennifer Proxenos

Africa's Drums

Beating loudly
                                             Men with spears,
                                                 Loin clothes.

                                                   Women
                                               Breasts bare
                                          Tribal dancing sunset,
                                                    Golden.
                

                                       Paint a picture-7 Lines Poetry Contest
                                       Sponsor: Joseph May
                                       24 September 2020

Copyright © Jennifer Proxenos | Year Posted 2020

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April 10, 2022 at 7:37 AM

Belated congratulations, I was absent from the stunning site from quite some time. Indeed, vivid and creatively apt to the continent's milieu.... Hugs

October 3, 2020 at 10:20 PM

Very nice poem

Jennifer Proxenos

October 20, 2020 at 10:05 AM

Thank-you running wolves, for both reading it and posting a comment. Be blessed my friend, Jennifer.

October 2, 2020 at 9:01 AM

That's how I used to imagine people in Africa when I was a young boy who travelled all over the world thanks to reading and a vivid imagination, Jenny! Your poem appeals to my imagination! Congratulations on your fine win. ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

October 20, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Thank-you Paul such a kind lovely comment my friend - Africa is a continent I would never want to leave, its magical somehow, and I feel it all the time. Warm regards my dear friend, Hugs and blessings Jennifer

October 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Way to go, Jennifer! Congrats on your win in the contest! ~ Boom-boom

Jennifer Proxenos

October 20, 2020 at 10:04 AM

You should hear the Gum Boot dance that the miners started off with, of course now it has become top entertainment. Thank-you for the congrats my friend, stay safe. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

October 1, 2020 at 9:15 AM

Back to offer my congrats for your #1 win! Hugs ~ John

Jennifer Proxenos

October 20, 2020 at 9:59 AM

Thank-you so my dear friend, that is what Africa is about , full of vibe, color and excitement. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Linda Alice Fowler

October 1, 2020 at 5:30 AM

Lovely Jennifer. Congratulations ! Linda

Jennifer Proxenos

October 20, 2020 at 10:20 AM

Thank you Linda - for visiting and commenting, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 1, 2020 at 5:07 AM

- Congratulations on your win, sister Jenny :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos

October 20, 2020 at 10:19 AM

Thank-you my delightful Sunshine! Hugs and blessings, Your sis Jenny.

October 1, 2020 at 4:17 AM

Very nicely penned Jennifer, Congrats on your win

Jennifer Proxenos

October 1, 2020 at 8:24 AM

Hi Joseph I love entering your contests, they are such a challenge and such fun, Thank you for my win, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

September 30, 2020 at 9:15 PM

Hello Jennifer … all over the world ancient ceremonial orders are being eroded by the modern way of intrusive promises, and therefore those who hold on to their traditions are certainly golden indeed - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos

October 20, 2020 at 10:18 AM

You are so right Lindsay. I think our Greek community spread all over Africa, have kept their ethos and traditions alive, far mare than the Greeks in Greece. Thank you for a very fine comment. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Richard Lamoureux

September 28, 2020 at 11:26 AM

You painted this one perfectly. ;0). Thanks for your visits, much appreciated.

Jennifer Proxenos

October 20, 2020 at 10:11 AM

Hi Rick, I love saying to others what you have just said, because if the poem paints a picture, it takes you there. Thank-you so much and always a pleasure visiting your page. Blessings, and hugs, Jennifer.

September 28, 2020 at 7:47 AM

very well done - this paints a very vivid picture indeed

Jennifer Proxenos

October 20, 2020 at 10:09 AM

Thank-you Jack, you always say the nicest things my friend - I so enjoy you visiting my page, I will be visiting soon just catching up with poetry soup at present and my replies to comments. Hugs and Blessings Jack, Jennifer.

September 27, 2020 at 8:42 PM

Jenn, your poetry helps to expand my borders of awareness and understanding. You have sympathetically painted in words an image of a tribal ritual begun long ago. Thank you for broadening horizons! Best wishes to you in the contest, it should do very well... a winner in my book. Hugs ~ John

Jennifer Proxenos

October 20, 2020 at 10:16 AM

Africa is a continent that you have everything that you could ever possibly want. I get very excited if I decide to write something about South Africa or Africa as a Continent! Poetry Soup should hold a big get together at Sun City - what bliss to meet everyone. Be safe dear John, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer

September 26, 2020 at 11:06 PM

Love your picture with words. good luck in contest. Harry

Jennifer Proxenos

October 20, 2020 at 9:56 AM

Thank-you Harry you always make my day when you visit. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

September 26, 2020 at 6:58 PM

Great imagery Jennifer a real winner for the contest...

Jennifer Proxenos

September 26, 2020 at 7:07 PM

Thank you Michael. I read the links you gave us and it is kind of scary. To my surprise, today, there were demonstrations in England , can't remember the town, with placards saying exactly what I read and heard and people being interviewed almost quoting this gentleman's writings about the conspiracy theory. Thank-you for a gracious comment. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

September 26, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Your vivid imagery brings the African drumming and dancing to rousing life, Jennifer. How wonderful this must be to experience. Your poetic lines do paint an exuberant picture, my dear friend. Beautiful! Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan

September 26, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Thank you, Jennifer, for sharing these details with me. Your life in Africa, your experiences and travels are fascinating and must be beautiful. The drumming and dancing would certainly thrill me! How wonderful for creating such inspirited poetry :))

Jennifer Proxenos

September 26, 2020 at 7:21 PM

Hi Susan, what a pleasure it is having you visit, thank you for a wonderful comment. Africa is a huge continent, each have their own tribal dancing, we have lived in the then Rhodesia, in Zambia, have visited Swaziland on many occasions and of course now live in South Africa close to Johannesburg. We have so many beautiful touristic sights in this country, and truly, all over Africa. Thank you for your warm wishes to me and the best wishes for a win. I saw the contest at the last moment and rushed to do it and noticed the contest closed once I posted mine, so it must have been the last entry.Hope you and the family are well. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

September 26, 2020 at 10:31 AM

Well written Jennifer! :)

Jennifer Proxenos

September 26, 2020 at 7:22 PM

Thank-you Heidi, that is a sweet comment. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer,

September 25, 2020 at 12:50 PM

Reminds me of the film Zulu. Love the imagery Jennifer. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

September 26, 2020 at 7:26 PM

I Suppose it would - if you see a tribal dance live you will love it Tom! Enjoy your Sunday. Can't sleep tonight - have Restless leg syndrome and my tablets aren't helping tonight, rather this morning! Blessings my friend, Jennifer.

September 24, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Please forgive me in advance, but wouldn't it be funny if National Geographic printed this as a retro introduction to one of its long-ago Africa issues? ~ Extended lips and Elongated neck

Jennifer Proxenos

September 25, 2020 at 8:15 AM

I've seen this myself in the last decade on a trip to Swaziland Gershon and its quite amazing, exactly as I described it. It takes you back in History, and is a frequent tourist attraction, as is the Gum Boot d Dance here in South Africa which stems from the laborers in the mines. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

September 24, 2020 at 2:23 PM

Wow, what an image it created in my mind. Beautifully done lady. Good luck for the contest. Fingers crossed.

Jennifer Proxenos

September 26, 2020 at 7:38 PM

Thanks Paghunda lovely that you have your fingers crossed, so have I. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

September 24, 2020 at 11:28 AM

I see that dance in front of me in your picturesque words my friend.

Jennifer Proxenos

September 26, 2020 at 7:35 PM

I like that you see the dance in front of you and that my word were picturesque enough to produce this picture. Hugs and blessings Vijay, Jennifer,

Victor Buhagiar

September 24, 2020 at 10:49 AM

How oft we've seen this scene. Glorious description. ~~

Jennifer Proxenos

September 26, 2020 at 7:31 PM

Thank you Victor for a lovely comment - a glorious description - tx. great. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 24, 2020 at 10:34 AM

- An excellent image ... I see it clearly, dear sister :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos

September 26, 2020 at 7:30 PM

Thank-you Anne-Lise my sister, glad it portrayed a picture for you. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Regina Mcintosh

September 24, 2020 at 9:58 AM

Excellent image portrayed. God bless you always, Gina

Jennifer Proxenos

September 26, 2020 at 7:28 PM

Thank-you Regina, - I hope the judge thinks so too. Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer.

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