This is another really powerful and thought provoking piece of writing. When I came to the word 'va' I remembered I had learned that word in Laba Lopesi's book. What a difficult decision you have had to make about the publication or not of your poetry. I am glad that you decided 'not' and hope that your friends will understand.
Sometimes, like borers and beetles, our disagreements undermine the bridge that spans our differences. The space between becomes a no man’s land, a trench, a ditch to die in.
Yes! Life is about growth and while it takes a strong heart to tackle this subject matter - if you can’t with your background, ethics and honest integrity - then who can? I think many of us seeing the devastation and politics surrounding it have thoughts and feelings but I love that poem. It’s an honest piece, from an honest, good, genuine person. So… did you? Are you going to? A lack of understanding and communication started this so only understanding and communication - in an unthreatening space like this can stop it. My two cents.
This is another really powerful and thought provoking piece of writing. When I came to the word 'va' I remembered I had learned that word in Laba Lopesi's book. What a difficult decision you have had to make about the publication or not of your poetry. I am glad that you decided 'not' and hope that your friends will understand.
Fa’afetai lava Lynda, appreciate your tautoko x
Well considered and beautifully written.
Sometimes, like borers and beetles, our disagreements undermine the bridge that spans our differences. The space between becomes a no man’s land, a trench, a ditch to die in.
Beautifully said my friend x
Kia kaha sis. I think this is a good decision xx
Yes! Life is about growth and while it takes a strong heart to tackle this subject matter - if you can’t with your background, ethics and honest integrity - then who can? I think many of us seeing the devastation and politics surrounding it have thoughts and feelings but I love that poem. It’s an honest piece, from an honest, good, genuine person. So… did you? Are you going to? A lack of understanding and communication started this so only understanding and communication - in an unthreatening space like this can stop it. My two cents.