A meteor struck
filled with rain
fish came
twenty tribes
along the shore
speak Twi
fishermen
& their families
tour guides too
akwaaba welcome
medaase thank you
mayera I’m lost
primary school
helps the children
learn English
sacred lake to Ashanti
protect her
life-sustaining waters
Tumi nyina ne asase
All power emanates
from the earth
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NaPoWriMo prompt to write a place poem. Lake Bosumtwi is the only natural lake in Ghana, an ancient impact crater.
Fishing nets hang by the shore
here at Lake Bosumtwi
anchored by stones
thrown into these waters
of deep depth
When you return will you bring me a writing book?
the English was heavily accented
the face was young and inquiring
English I say
When you return will you bring me a writing book?
I heard the word clearer now and know of a request for book
any book I ask
a writing book
Are you a writer I am a writer
Then I remember that I have a small moleskin book in my bag
I bring out the book and present it to him
I hope he becomes a writer
I see him in the distance walking home with his book
We wave goodbye as I leave Lake Bosumtwi.
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