four-minute friday: women of africa
November 9, 2007
Go.
I look around the room.
Women sing vivaciously; their faces aglow and expressive. Some dance toward the front of the hall. Without restraint, hesitation, or any self-consciousness whatsoever, they dance and dance and dance. Completely unashamed. With total abandonment.
I sway (my cheap version of dancing). My smile makes up for my whiteness.
Their voices — beautiful, blended, strong — catch my heart. I am certain they catch God’s as well.
My smile grows with each rhythmic beat. I close my eyes, listening with more than my ears. For the briefest of moments, I feel peace.
I love the women of Africa.
Done.
It’s why you’re there. I love reading your description. Wish I could see it.
I think this is the bst “four minute friday” yet.
This is one of the many sounds that I will miss the next four months!
hmmmm i loved today.. when Pearl got up the first time and sang the song about with God there are not problems.. “… Modimo…. Hayo mata” i think that was my favorite part. and i agree with angie… best 4min friday yet.
ooohh…i love friday posts! miss you today.
This was beautiful. Great imagery.
Hi. The lengthy comment I posted was lost. But hi anyways! If you are all about it, can you shoot me an email? I am in port elizabeth and we have some connections. I am excited to chat with you, and maybe hook up sometime soon to meet in person. Thanks!
Kristi