Desert
The whitest ceramics in the heart of sub-Saharan Africa Shiny chalices cupped to gather the rarest water of the desert The miracle is almost there, lost somewhere amongst mirages Meanwhile vendors relax in the shade waiting for the the rain or the customer Whichever will come first.. Hugh Ardoin The Niamey Streets Gallery
Jungle Bells are more attractive than their snowy counterparts Something about Christmas tells you that it comes from a faraway desert And the gold-laden camels jingled all the way following a shooting star Three wise mend rode to bring offerings at the feet of the fabulous child Three young black beauties covered in gold and […]
The village of Karma sits quietly in the Niger River valley In this solitary place, a lonely girl walks along the sandy streets Clutching her telephone like some magic amulet To break the spell of her solitude against the stone of virtuality A unique moment repeated like an echo the world over Lonely hearts wandering […]