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A bridge to find a new world to explore
Not one just outside my front door
Some place far away, a simpler kind
Nothing to carry, a load off my mind
A bridge, to the warm heart of a land
To a country where there are no demands
Across the equator, and southern plain
Friendly people walking down the lane
In Africa, Malawi, holds these treasures
Landlocked, the lake so pure, a pleasure
Muli bwanji, is the way to say hello
Always extend a greeting, as you go
Happy people, grace this humble place
And surely bring a smile, to a hardened face
April Writing Prompts – The bridge to Malawi – Day 2/30
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i bridge of words from heart to heart🙂
just grabbed a copy of your book night owl poetry.
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My first one? My worst one LOL 😉 Enjoy and thanks!
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It wasnt first. It was somewhere in the middle on Amazon. And I read the descriptions and the pages in look-inside. I’m sure I will enjoy it 🙂
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I meant it was my first book published. Is it the tan cover with the owl?
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It has a flying owl with moon in the background
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Yes, that’s the first book I ever published. I’ve come a long way since then. lol
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I’m sure even that would be way better than the best I can ever be. 😂
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You’re too cute. And don’t sell yourself short, You are an exceptional writer.
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That’s such a huge compliment thank you so much 🙂
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You’re very welcome. And I only speak the truth!! ❤
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And you are too kind 🙂
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Such a lovely poem describing Malawi as it really is. The people are friendly and hospitable and visitors are welcomed with open arms. They call it the warm heart of Africa and it lives up to that. It’s a place I could live forever.
Sadly we are seeing more asylum seekers from Malawi because of the terrible impoverishment.
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That breaks my heart. I pray they find peace in their hearts. I can’t even imagine. 😦
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You would be surprised if you met them what an amazing faith they have. We had a gardener from Malawi who used to sing while he was cutting our grass…a dearly loved man who always said “God is good”!
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And he is right! 🙂
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Amazing Dorinda. A beautiful exploration it would be.
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It’s one of the most impoverished country yet a beautiful one. I would love to visit.
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Lovely! 😊
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Thank you, Anna 🙂
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