Artificial Lady I love you like sugarcane, Come and keep me warm.
It’s all because of the love I have for you, We are dancing. I’ve been living peacefully, I have done my best to no avail I have suffered a disappointment. . Don’t forget the past Beautiful woman. Don’t worry me, Love sickness, Tell me the truth. I am not afraid.
Remember me.
*Misumo Bo Tamo She - I Love You Like Sugarcane
This is the first in a series of found poems constructed from the titles of Ghanaian Highlife songs from the 1960’s.
Dave Stankowicz is a retired educator who lives on an island off the coast of Portland, Maine with his wife Debbie Jordan and their dog Cody. Liberated from the responsibilities of teaching he has found the space and time to pursue so much that interests him.
Besides writing and photography Dave hosts two weekly radio shows - Palm Wine Radio. As D.J. Zachariah, he plays African music on Monday mornings from 10:30 - Noon at WMPG.org. He is also the host of a Next To Silence - an hour long show that explores the ECM Record catalogue and can be streamed live on Peaks Island Radio at https://peaksislandradio.com on Mondays and Fridays @ 7:00 PM EDT. You can also stream archived shows at his site (category: next to silence)
He continues his lifelong efforts to master space and time.
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I really like these. I read them a few times and glance at the photo while reading. Thanks for sharing these works of creative thinking.
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I really like these. I read them a few times and glance at the photo while reading. Thanks for sharing these works of creative thinking.
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