Listen Water is a universal treasure for life We drink, wash, We exploit its abundance Relax and feel its flow For our daily chores Sweat cascading in droplets as we work It comes from far away From high above Travelling distances – miles upon miles Soul searching for sustenance Bringing with it the gift […] READ MORE
Sweet Water: Fetching the Water
Fetching the Water Some get their water from turning the tap to the right Others get water by walking in the blazing heat Some must get their water by hard work and effort Others get their water without a thought Some get their water when it falls from the sky Others bring […] READ MORE
Sweet Water: Fluid Connections
Fluid Connections Water connects me to all my neighbours across the world Water links the cells in my body so I can breath Water connects one shore to the other Water joins the forces in nature to bring about life Water connects me and my friends Water marries my life with those who […] READ MORE
Sweet Water: Flowing Water
Flowing Water Pouring water makes a churning noise Rumbling, cascading down a slope Water in a glass forms little bubbles, smiling Winding down a tunnel into droplets Water runs steadily like peace A universal treasure for life Ibrahim
Sweet Water: Myth
Myth The tree lady lives by the river But the sun makes the river run dry The tree lady lifts her hands to the sky Help, bring rain, the tree lady cries God spoke to Noah, told him to warn the people That God would send rain as punishment To the people who […] READ MORE
Sweet Water: Vision
Vision It is early morning, still dark yet the sounds of the day beginning can be heard all around. There is a fresh breeze so I put my hands in my pockets. I watch as capable men deftly prepare the boat, loading everything we will need for the next ten weeks. We are […] READ MORE