Dialogue

DIALOGUE

PREFACE:
It was the dawn of a new day;
knowledge and truth sought and given.
As I gave, so was I again taught.

(Ask, and it shall be given)

Student:
“Teacher, same said Egypt ina Africa
lak ina de Bible?”

Teacher:
“Same said Egypt, son;
same said Africa.”

(Seek, and you shall find)
 
Student:
“But Teacher,
dem neva tell we 
dat, Sah.”

(By night they stole us; by day they maimed our minds)

Teacher:
“I know son;
But we now teach ourselves”
our story.”

Student:
“Ah true, Teacher; ah true.
Dis day be a new day dat’a com.”

(Truth, trampled to the ground, always rises)

POSTSCRIPT:
Free your mind and you are;
but like butterflies, be aware
of the rain.

(The truth shall set you free)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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