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Mocking the Dead

Mocking the dead, A man passed by kidjaga cemetery and saw some folks praying for the dead. He was so astonished and mocked the living ones as they seemed to be unintelligent in his eyes. "How do they pray for cadavers who cannot see and  listen? " He asked a woman who passed near by him, "they can hear us well, " She responded and  laughed at him. "Do you really identify yourself sister?" He asked her, she continued to laugh nervously  and joined the people who prayed for the dead. He found it difficult to be au fait with their culture and thought to share more about spiritual  teachings with them to take out that exaggerated stupidity. that woman spoke to her mother silently "the man who is seating on that stone under the guava tree was mocking the dead,  by saying that they don't hear and see us. I could not confront him because I was precipitating  to join prayers." "don't question our culture dearly, remember when Jesus said to let the dead burry themselves, " her mother said, and they continued doing their incantations peacefully. He walked down the valley,  crossed the river and went home calmly. ....First place in Contest ....

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Date: 9/29/2023 12:48:00 PM
Interesting write. Congratulations!
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Date: 9/29/2023 11:09:00 AM
You write with a lot of passion and knowledge. Thank you for taking part in my contest Alfonso and congratulations on your placement.
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Thank you for placement and compliment. You are welcome
Date: 9/23/2023 8:20:00 PM
MOCKING THE DEAD September 23/2023 Mocking the dead Poetry Contest
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Date: 9/23/2023 10:30:00 AM
Engaging and thought provoking.
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