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Ghana's dancing pallbearers spread awareness amid COVID-19 - CGTN

Dance of Deliverance

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*Image of Ghana's Dancing Pallbearers by CGTN. Dance of Deliverance Portend looms gravediggers ere dusk Orange descend skies slipping purple Their courage ascend embolden husk Almost finished all extend into a circle Heart mind soul a godsend arabesque 2021 October 27 *2nd Place* Something Beautiful 5 line rhyme ~~charles messina: Judged 2021 November 11 *In some cultures worldwide, including parts of the USA, there's a festive theme for burials of the recently departed. A celebration of their lives reverberates ceremoniously in a joyous send-off, giving their loved ones a beautiful transition into the afterlife.
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Date: 11/12/2021 8:55:00 AM
That's beautiful, William. I think that's how most of us would like to be remembered - happiness, no mourning. Beautiful poem. Congratulations on win!
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Hilo Poet
Date: 11/12/2021 10:06:00 AM
Ann, I truly welcome your encouraging words and reflective share my friend, Aloha!
Date: 11/11/2021 4:45:00 PM
Well done write on this poignant ritual, that last line so trancendant! Congratulations on your win~
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Date: 11/11/2021 8:29:00 PM
Michelle, truly, unaccustomed vs customs, still, a measure of respect transcends the divide, a hearty thanks, my friend, Aloha!
Date: 11/11/2021 12:44:00 PM
William, this is written so well. Thanks for sharing this...How interesting to learn what ceremonies take place around the world. Congratulations on your win in the contest! Aloha, Charlie
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Hilo Poet
Date: 11/11/2021 2:51:00 PM
I am appreciative, Charles, fun was an added plus my friend, Aloha!
Date: 11/11/2021 11:58:00 AM
Congrats on your win!
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Date: 11/11/2021 2:50:00 PM
Thank you, Karen, blessings, Aloha!
Date: 11/2/2021 12:03:00 PM
I love the custom of a festive theme - a celebration of life, not a dirge of death! Thank you for this William. Linda
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Date: 11/2/2021 1:34:00 PM
Thanks, Linda, as such occasions the mourners, their tears are wiped clear upon their countenances that now dawn smiles of joy my friend, Aloha!
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