Dance of Deliverance

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

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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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Ann Peck

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!

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/12/2021 10:06:00 AM

Ann, I truly welcome your encouraging words and reflective share my friend, Aloha!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 11/11/2021 4:45:00 PM

Well done write on this poignant ritual, that last line so trancendant! Congratulations on your win~

Hilo Poet
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!

Charles Messina

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

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/11/2021 2:51:00 PM

I am appreciative, Charles, fun was an added plus my friend, Aloha!

Karen Jones

Date: 11/11/2021 11:58:00 AM

Congrats on your win!

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/11/2021 2:50:00 PM

Thank you, Karen, blessings, Aloha!

Linda Alice Fowler

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

Hilo Poet
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!