Miracle
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 enchanted forest appears as a glowing illusion in the night of our dreams The Christmas fairy tale of wizards and pixies dancing in the woods Night is fraught with monsters and other goblins, hear them sing their carols Now we look in awe, and wonder what will be left of this miracle in the morning […]