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New Year Resolutions
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Hot and dry season
***** Category: Humanity
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Explanation
New Year's resolution
The Shiki Kukai January 2012
source : shikikukai
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Worldwide use
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Things found on the way
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HAIKU
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5 Points
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church service --
the thief testifies
he is born again
~ Brian Mulando
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4 Points
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staff meeting --
exchanging new year's
resolutions
~ Caxton Okoth
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3 Points
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father dusts
his old torn Bible from the shelf --
new year's resolve
~ Stephen Macharia
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Other selected entries
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new year's resolve --
he burns all cigarettes
to chew only mint
~ Isaac Ndirangu
no more lateness --
my misset alarm clock
rings at 3am
~ Patrick Wafula
renewing my faith --
memorizing the Catechism
again
~ Consolata Akoth
no more sugar --
I salivate at cookies
in the supermarket
~ Alex Wanambisi
new year's testimony --
one of the brethren declares
he is born again
~ Eric Mwange
he takes a puff
and throws the cigar --
last smoke
~ Cecilia Wambui
a final gaze
at the liquor store --
quitting drinker
~ Brian Etole
new resolution --
a student swears
to be punctual
~ Elijah Juma
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Related words
***** WKD : the New Year
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1/28/2012
1/01/2012
January
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January
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Hot and dry season
***** Category: Season
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Explanation
For the worldwide use of January as a kigo
please read here:
WKD - January (ichigatsu)
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"January" or "February" as kigo is the hot dry season
-- the heat, the dryness, the beginning of the year, the beginning of the academic
year, the payment of school fees, the period after Christmas, the lack of money of that time of year, and much more.
Isabelle Prondzynski
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Worldwide use
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Things found on the way
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HAIKU
January noon
muezzin's call to prayer
rises and floats
That was in the city centre today -- a most beautiful call, which seemed to evaporate into the noontime heat and spread all over the city.
half moon and sun
both in january sky
its minarets
All day, I had been attracted by the half-moon, etched into the blue sky, while the sun too was shining. And when our bus this evening passed the lovely wedding-cake style mosque, just outside the city centre of Nairobi, its pretty onion-domed minarets stretching up from the earth seemed to match the sun and moon beaming down from the sky.
Isabelle Prondzynski
(Nairobi, Kenya)
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January dust--
more handkerchief hawkers
at the traffic jams
January--
increased mango hawkers
on the roadside
MORE from January 2012
January by Patrick Wafula
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January
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Hot and dry season
***** Category: Season
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Explanation
For the worldwide use of January as a kigo
please read here:
WKD - January (ichigatsu)
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
"January" or "February" as kigo is the hot dry season
-- the heat, the dryness, the beginning of the year, the beginning of the academic
year, the payment of school fees, the period after Christmas, the lack of money of that time of year, and much more.
Isabelle Prondzynski
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Worldwide use
*****************************
Things found on the way
*****************************
HAIKU
January noon
muezzin's call to prayer
rises and floats
That was in the city centre today -- a most beautiful call, which seemed to evaporate into the noontime heat and spread all over the city.
half moon and sun
both in january sky
its minarets
All day, I had been attracted by the half-moon, etched into the blue sky, while the sun too was shining. And when our bus this evening passed the lovely wedding-cake style mosque, just outside the city centre of Nairobi, its pretty onion-domed minarets stretching up from the earth seemed to match the sun and moon beaming down from the sky.
Isabelle Prondzynski
(Nairobi, Kenya)
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January dust--
more handkerchief hawkers
at the traffic jams
January--
increased mango hawkers
on the roadside
MORE from January 2012
January by Patrick Wafula
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Related words
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11/06/2011
St Mathew Kukai Nov 2011
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Eleventh Kukai of the Haiku Clubs of Nairobi
St Mathew’s Secondary School, Soweto Branch
November 5, 2011
This was the eleventh Kukai of the Haiku Clubs of Nairobi. It took place at St Mathew’s, Soweto Branch, following the kind invitation of Mr Andrew Otinga, the Patron of the Peacocks Haiku Club. It was also the last kukai for several members of the Peacocks and the Bamboochas, who were in the final days of their KCSE examinations and were about to graduate from their respective schools.
. Photo Album .
Participants :
Peacocks
Abednego Muasya
Agnetta Shikalo
Akaliene Rose
Brian Etole
Brian Mulando
Bryan Anyonya
Carolyne Wanjiru
Caxton Okoth
Ceciliah Wambui
Derrick Ambale
Diana Dolla
Doris Muthini
Elijah Juma
Elijah Noah
Esther Mweme
Faith Owila
Florence Mlangi
Gertrude Wahu
Hamisi Ishmael Kambona
James Karume
Jescah Auma
John Kennedy
Joseph Musango
Joshua Kyalo
Julie Okach
Kevin Asava
Lencer Achieng
Margaret Ndinda
Metrine Okalo
Moses Nyawanga
Pauline Wayua
Richard Okoth
Silvia Mukelli
Sharon Akoth
Stanley Mutinda
Stanley K Joshua
Stephen Munyao
Synaidah Kalahi
Titus Mutungi
Valary Knight
Virginia Njeri
Bamboochas
Ancent Mutua
Annastacia Muthini
Antony Mwangi
Cecil Wambui
Collins Omuganda
Consolata Akoth
Donnahlily Atieno
Douglas Nugi
Emmanuel Muteti
Gloriah Kerubo
Iryne Lydiah Aluoch
Isaac Ndirangu
James Bundi
John Kamau
Johnson Gacugu
Lucy Mukuhi
Mecyline Akinyi
Melcine Ayako
Mercy Muthoni
Milkah Wanjiku
Rachael Njeri
Redempta Ndinda
Sam Pirias
Silvia Khabayi
Stephen Macharia
Sylviah Mbone
Susan Njeri
Teresia Njeri
Cocks
Caleb Mutua
Catherine Njeri Maina
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While the students were gathering for the kukai, Mr Patrick Wafula, the Co-ordinator of the Haiku Clubs, gave them a quiz to solve, promising a small prize to the 16 participants who had answered all five questions correctly.
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Caleb Mutua was in charge as Master of Ceremonies for the morning session. Participants were sorry to hear that Antony Njoroge was ill and sent him their good wishes.
The meeting started with lively choruses and a prayer.
The new members of the Haiku Clubs, particularly those in Form One, were welcomed.
The Chairpersons of the Haiku Clubs, Brian Etole and Synaidah Kalahi for the Peacocks and Isaac Ndirangu for the Bamboochas, then presented brief reports on the work which had been carried out in their respective clubs.
Synaidah Kalahi presenting the Peacocks’ report
Photo : Isabelle Prondzynski
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Update on computer teaching
Mr David Kimani reported that the following computer students (all Peacocks) had been regular and committed attendees at computer classes and would soon have finished their end-of-year examinations, qualifying them for a certificate :
Jack Silingi
Pauline Wayua
Synaidah Kalahi
Benta Kisia
Stanley K Joshua
Doris Muthini
Winfrida Maheri
Elijah Juma
Joshua Kyalo
Titus Mutungi
Otakwa Livingstone
Agnetta Shikalo
Abednego Muasya
Caxton Okoth
Monica Ndunge
Joseph Musango
Valary Knight
Margaret Ndinda
Grannis Ambuli
John Kennedy
Victor Odhiambo
Jescah Auma
He expressed his appreciation for their commitment and studiousness, and he looked forward to teaching the next group soon after the start of the new school year.
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Best haiku submitted to Kenya Saijiki since the previous kukai
As the Moderator of Kenya Saijiki, I (Isabelle Prondzynski) then presented prizes for the best haiku written by members of the forum during the past few months. I had been greatly impressed with the high standard of haiku written by the prizewinners, so that the choice of the top places had been a hard one. The prizewinners received some well-merited applause.
These are the prizewinning haiku :
1.
---
sunset --
a farmer scrapes mud
from his hoe
~ Victor Obutho
2.
---
Gertrude's hospital --
jacaranda flowers fall
one by one
~ J Kaweto
3.
---
light shower --
her hair shines with
raindrops
~ Brian Mulando
4.
---
sudden blackout --
the hawker lights
all his torches
~ Brian Etole
5.
---
marching scouts --
dust rises from their
stumbling feet
~ Yamame
6.
---
Mashujaa Day --
rain forces the choir
from the stage
~ Kelvin Mukoselo
7.
---
twilight --
sunrays sweep across
jacaranda flowers
~ Catherine Njeri Maina
8.
---
a dishevelled calf
shelters under a stall --
evening showers
~ Bonface Bonke
9.
---
rush hour --
a matatu spills dust
past the market
~ Elijah Juma
10.
----
goat choma point --
the sparkling light of
a burning jiko
~ James Bundi
Viewing the haiku prizes
Photo : Patrick Wafula
Numbers 11 to 18 (in no particular order)
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a body push
sends a lady to the floor --
avocado chaos
~ Mango Junior
a candle flame sways
side to side in the wind --
power failure
~ Stephen Macharia
muddy road --
a mkokoteni puller
in torn gumboots
~ Isaac Ndirangu
late evening --
a greengrocer lights
the first candle
~ Winfridah Malesi
moving cars --
a cloud of dust floats
in the air
~ Otakwa Livingstone
busy road --
a glimmer of light
from the matatu
~ Pauline Wayua
Soweto market --
she sprinkles water on
withered vegetables
~ Douglas Nugi
Mashujaa Day --
heavy rain interrupts
the programme
~ Douglas Kaucho
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Appreciating other people’s haiku
In a workshop, with nine groups of around nine people working together, the students discussed nine prizewinning international haiku, working out which of these they liked best, and why. Each group then presented the haiku they had chosen, explaining why they liked it best and whether it complied with the basic rules of haiku.
They realised that it was not easy to work out which was the kigo, as the seasons are different in other parts of the world, but they made a valiant effort to find the kigo in each example. They also made several thoughtful suggestions as to how the haiku could have been further improved.
The two haiku that garnered the most support in this workshop were :
paper lantern --
a moth’s shadow dances
on the wall
~ Jacek M.
after the storm --
the old dry well
full of stars
~ Manuela Dragomirescu
Haiku working groups
~ Photo : Isabelle Prondzynski
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Poetic haiga
Isaac Ndirangu then presented a poetic haiga he had written, about Mashujaa Day (20 October), a kigo for the short rains, when the heroes of Kenya are celebrated.
in the times of war
Kenyan warriors fought for all
some even tried to build some wall
for they knew the war was not for the fool
mashujaa fought for all
National Stadium --
a presidential speech to recognise
our freedom fighters
the land was disgusting
especially where they were hiding
the wise were forbidding
for our leaders who were upcoming
bur still mashujaa fought for all
commemorating independence --
rest in peace the gone heroes
of our Kenya
some were detained
but still freedom was obtained
and now we are enjoying what our warriors attained
mashujaa fought for all
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Ginkoo - Haiku Walk
After the lunch break, the haijin set out for their ginkoo, while the Patrons and the Moderator discussed haiku club business. Following the ginkoo, they became the jury, while the haijin entertained themselves and each other.
These were the haiku chosen as the prizewinners of the ginkoo :
1.
---
the thud of
a fresh mudball on the floor --
hopscotch
~ James Bundi
2.
---
muddy path --
her shoe remains
behind
~ Milkah Wanjiku
3.
---
hot afternoon --
he pours ginkoo water
on his head
~ Brian Etole
4.
---
hot noon --
she washes a baby
on the balcony
~ Brian Mulando
5.
---
cool breeze --
a tethered goat browses
on a green field
~ Asava Kevin
6.
---
sunny afternoon --
tadpoles paddling inside
stagnant water
~ Agnetta Shikalo
7.
---
water ripples --
sun's reflection on its surface
hits my eyes
8.
---
sweat drips --
he pushes a wheelbarrow
full of stones
~ Donnahlily Atieno
9.
---
afternoon nap --
haijin's footsteps wake
the goat up
10.
----
flower bed --
the gardener uproots
a moss plant
~ Gloriah Kerubo
Out for the ginkoo
~ Photo : David Kimani Mwangi
11.
----
roadside kiosk --
a vendor loading some
empty charcoal cans
~ Isaac Ndirangu
12.
----
noon --
a panting dog crosses
the stream
~ Stanley Mutinda
13.
----
rattling sound --
a toad hops over
the dustbin
~ Joshua Kyalo
14.
----
hot sunshine --
man in yellow cap relaxing
under a castor tree
~ Dominic Kuvonga
15.
----
midday --
bluegum leaves fall
beside a haijin
~ Diana Dolla
16.
----
sudden wind --
banana leaves sway
side by side
~ Mercy Muthoni
17.
----
scorching sun --
the reflection of light on
the water surface
~ Stephen Macharia
18.
----
water in a basin --
a rainbow cast on the
shiny mabati
~ Margaret Ndinda
19.
----
calm afternoon --
an eagle tries to balance
high up in the sky
~ John Kennedy
20.
----
trimmed fence --
a broken umbrella
suspended
~ Synaidah Kalahi
Prizes were distributed to the winners, and a great atmosphere continued to reign for some time after the close of the kukai, with haijin lingering, chatting to each other, and taking pictures in the evening sunlight. All agreed that this had been a splendid kukai, and expressed their congratulations to Mr Andrew Otinga, the organiser.
The ginkoo prizewinners
~ Photo : Isabelle Prondzynski
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Kukai haiku by the Patrons
Following the kukai, the Patrons also sent in their haiku of the day, remembering the pleasure it had given them. So here, as an afterword, are the Patrons’ haiku :
the Moderator helps
a ladybird cross the table --
11th kukai
withering flowers
in old plastic bottles --
the din of haijin
Kukai workshop --
two chicks peck bread crumbs
under chairs
~ Patrick Wafula
she moves
to inspect haiku groups --
eleventh kukai
open windows --
cool breeze drifts
into the hall
eleventh kukai --
flower vases on the
front table
~ Andrew Otinga
eleventh kukai --
the flower arrangement wilts
before my eyes
lunch break --
a hen and chicks peck
for our fallen crumbs
lunch break --
a kitten is resting
on a haijin’s lap
jury meeting --
haiku entries weighed down
by our fingers
~ Isabelle Prondzynski
The top table at the kukai,
with the flower vases we all enjoyed
Photo : Patrick Wafula
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Eleventh Kukai of the Haiku Clubs of Nairobi
St Mathew’s Secondary School, Soweto Branch
November 5, 2011
This was the eleventh Kukai of the Haiku Clubs of Nairobi. It took place at St Mathew’s, Soweto Branch, following the kind invitation of Mr Andrew Otinga, the Patron of the Peacocks Haiku Club. It was also the last kukai for several members of the Peacocks and the Bamboochas, who were in the final days of their KCSE examinations and were about to graduate from their respective schools.
. Photo Album .
Participants :
Peacocks
Abednego Muasya
Agnetta Shikalo
Akaliene Rose
Brian Etole
Brian Mulando
Bryan Anyonya
Carolyne Wanjiru
Caxton Okoth
Ceciliah Wambui
Derrick Ambale
Diana Dolla
Doris Muthini
Elijah Juma
Elijah Noah
Esther Mweme
Faith Owila
Florence Mlangi
Gertrude Wahu
Hamisi Ishmael Kambona
James Karume
Jescah Auma
John Kennedy
Joseph Musango
Joshua Kyalo
Julie Okach
Kevin Asava
Lencer Achieng
Margaret Ndinda
Metrine Okalo
Moses Nyawanga
Pauline Wayua
Richard Okoth
Silvia Mukelli
Sharon Akoth
Stanley Mutinda
Stanley K Joshua
Stephen Munyao
Synaidah Kalahi
Titus Mutungi
Valary Knight
Virginia Njeri
Bamboochas
Ancent Mutua
Annastacia Muthini
Antony Mwangi
Cecil Wambui
Collins Omuganda
Consolata Akoth
Donnahlily Atieno
Douglas Nugi
Emmanuel Muteti
Gloriah Kerubo
Iryne Lydiah Aluoch
Isaac Ndirangu
James Bundi
John Kamau
Johnson Gacugu
Lucy Mukuhi
Mecyline Akinyi
Melcine Ayako
Mercy Muthoni
Milkah Wanjiku
Rachael Njeri
Redempta Ndinda
Sam Pirias
Silvia Khabayi
Stephen Macharia
Sylviah Mbone
Susan Njeri
Teresia Njeri
Cocks
Caleb Mutua
Catherine Njeri Maina
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
While the students were gathering for the kukai, Mr Patrick Wafula, the Co-ordinator of the Haiku Clubs, gave them a quiz to solve, promising a small prize to the 16 participants who had answered all five questions correctly.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Caleb Mutua was in charge as Master of Ceremonies for the morning session. Participants were sorry to hear that Antony Njoroge was ill and sent him their good wishes.
The meeting started with lively choruses and a prayer.
The new members of the Haiku Clubs, particularly those in Form One, were welcomed.
The Chairpersons of the Haiku Clubs, Brian Etole and Synaidah Kalahi for the Peacocks and Isaac Ndirangu for the Bamboochas, then presented brief reports on the work which had been carried out in their respective clubs.
Synaidah Kalahi presenting the Peacocks’ report
Photo : Isabelle Prondzynski
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Update on computer teaching
Mr David Kimani reported that the following computer students (all Peacocks) had been regular and committed attendees at computer classes and would soon have finished their end-of-year examinations, qualifying them for a certificate :
Jack Silingi
Pauline Wayua
Synaidah Kalahi
Benta Kisia
Stanley K Joshua
Doris Muthini
Winfrida Maheri
Elijah Juma
Joshua Kyalo
Titus Mutungi
Otakwa Livingstone
Agnetta Shikalo
Abednego Muasya
Caxton Okoth
Monica Ndunge
Joseph Musango
Valary Knight
Margaret Ndinda
Grannis Ambuli
John Kennedy
Victor Odhiambo
Jescah Auma
He expressed his appreciation for their commitment and studiousness, and he looked forward to teaching the next group soon after the start of the new school year.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Best haiku submitted to Kenya Saijiki since the previous kukai
As the Moderator of Kenya Saijiki, I (Isabelle Prondzynski) then presented prizes for the best haiku written by members of the forum during the past few months. I had been greatly impressed with the high standard of haiku written by the prizewinners, so that the choice of the top places had been a hard one. The prizewinners received some well-merited applause.
These are the prizewinning haiku :
1.
---
sunset --
a farmer scrapes mud
from his hoe
~ Victor Obutho
2.
---
Gertrude's hospital --
jacaranda flowers fall
one by one
~ J Kaweto
3.
---
light shower --
her hair shines with
raindrops
~ Brian Mulando
4.
---
sudden blackout --
the hawker lights
all his torches
~ Brian Etole
5.
---
marching scouts --
dust rises from their
stumbling feet
~ Yamame
6.
---
Mashujaa Day --
rain forces the choir
from the stage
~ Kelvin Mukoselo
7.
---
twilight --
sunrays sweep across
jacaranda flowers
~ Catherine Njeri Maina
8.
---
a dishevelled calf
shelters under a stall --
evening showers
~ Bonface Bonke
9.
---
rush hour --
a matatu spills dust
past the market
~ Elijah Juma
10.
----
goat choma point --
the sparkling light of
a burning jiko
~ James Bundi
Viewing the haiku prizes
Photo : Patrick Wafula
Numbers 11 to 18 (in no particular order)
---------------------------------------------------------
a body push
sends a lady to the floor --
avocado chaos
~ Mango Junior
a candle flame sways
side to side in the wind --
power failure
~ Stephen Macharia
muddy road --
a mkokoteni puller
in torn gumboots
~ Isaac Ndirangu
late evening --
a greengrocer lights
the first candle
~ Winfridah Malesi
moving cars --
a cloud of dust floats
in the air
~ Otakwa Livingstone
busy road --
a glimmer of light
from the matatu
~ Pauline Wayua
Soweto market --
she sprinkles water on
withered vegetables
~ Douglas Nugi
Mashujaa Day --
heavy rain interrupts
the programme
~ Douglas Kaucho
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Appreciating other people’s haiku
In a workshop, with nine groups of around nine people working together, the students discussed nine prizewinning international haiku, working out which of these they liked best, and why. Each group then presented the haiku they had chosen, explaining why they liked it best and whether it complied with the basic rules of haiku.
They realised that it was not easy to work out which was the kigo, as the seasons are different in other parts of the world, but they made a valiant effort to find the kigo in each example. They also made several thoughtful suggestions as to how the haiku could have been further improved.
The two haiku that garnered the most support in this workshop were :
paper lantern --
a moth’s shadow dances
on the wall
~ Jacek M.
after the storm --
the old dry well
full of stars
~ Manuela Dragomirescu
Haiku working groups
~ Photo : Isabelle Prondzynski
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Poetic haiga
Isaac Ndirangu then presented a poetic haiga he had written, about Mashujaa Day (20 October), a kigo for the short rains, when the heroes of Kenya are celebrated.
in the times of war
Kenyan warriors fought for all
some even tried to build some wall
for they knew the war was not for the fool
mashujaa fought for all
National Stadium --
a presidential speech to recognise
our freedom fighters
the land was disgusting
especially where they were hiding
the wise were forbidding
for our leaders who were upcoming
bur still mashujaa fought for all
commemorating independence --
rest in peace the gone heroes
of our Kenya
some were detained
but still freedom was obtained
and now we are enjoying what our warriors attained
mashujaa fought for all
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Ginkoo - Haiku Walk
After the lunch break, the haijin set out for their ginkoo, while the Patrons and the Moderator discussed haiku club business. Following the ginkoo, they became the jury, while the haijin entertained themselves and each other.
These were the haiku chosen as the prizewinners of the ginkoo :
1.
---
the thud of
a fresh mudball on the floor --
hopscotch
~ James Bundi
2.
---
muddy path --
her shoe remains
behind
~ Milkah Wanjiku
3.
---
hot afternoon --
he pours ginkoo water
on his head
~ Brian Etole
4.
---
hot noon --
she washes a baby
on the balcony
~ Brian Mulando
5.
---
cool breeze --
a tethered goat browses
on a green field
~ Asava Kevin
6.
---
sunny afternoon --
tadpoles paddling inside
stagnant water
~ Agnetta Shikalo
7.
---
water ripples --
sun's reflection on its surface
hits my eyes
8.
---
sweat drips --
he pushes a wheelbarrow
full of stones
~ Donnahlily Atieno
9.
---
afternoon nap --
haijin's footsteps wake
the goat up
10.
----
flower bed --
the gardener uproots
a moss plant
~ Gloriah Kerubo
Out for the ginkoo
~ Photo : David Kimani Mwangi
11.
----
roadside kiosk --
a vendor loading some
empty charcoal cans
~ Isaac Ndirangu
12.
----
noon --
a panting dog crosses
the stream
~ Stanley Mutinda
13.
----
rattling sound --
a toad hops over
the dustbin
~ Joshua Kyalo
14.
----
hot sunshine --
man in yellow cap relaxing
under a castor tree
~ Dominic Kuvonga
15.
----
midday --
bluegum leaves fall
beside a haijin
~ Diana Dolla
16.
----
sudden wind --
banana leaves sway
side by side
~ Mercy Muthoni
17.
----
scorching sun --
the reflection of light on
the water surface
~ Stephen Macharia
18.
----
water in a basin --
a rainbow cast on the
shiny mabati
~ Margaret Ndinda
19.
----
calm afternoon --
an eagle tries to balance
high up in the sky
~ John Kennedy
20.
----
trimmed fence --
a broken umbrella
suspended
~ Synaidah Kalahi
Prizes were distributed to the winners, and a great atmosphere continued to reign for some time after the close of the kukai, with haijin lingering, chatting to each other, and taking pictures in the evening sunlight. All agreed that this had been a splendid kukai, and expressed their congratulations to Mr Andrew Otinga, the organiser.
The ginkoo prizewinners
~ Photo : Isabelle Prondzynski
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Kukai haiku by the Patrons
Following the kukai, the Patrons also sent in their haiku of the day, remembering the pleasure it had given them. So here, as an afterword, are the Patrons’ haiku :
the Moderator helps
a ladybird cross the table --
11th kukai
withering flowers
in old plastic bottles --
the din of haijin
Kukai workshop --
two chicks peck bread crumbs
under chairs
~ Patrick Wafula
she moves
to inspect haiku groups --
eleventh kukai
open windows --
cool breeze drifts
into the hall
eleventh kukai --
flower vases on the
front table
~ Andrew Otinga
eleventh kukai --
the flower arrangement wilts
before my eyes
lunch break --
a hen and chicks peck
for our fallen crumbs
lunch break --
a kitten is resting
on a haijin’s lap
jury meeting --
haiku entries weighed down
by our fingers
~ Isabelle Prondzynski
The top table at the kukai,
with the flower vases we all enjoyed
Photo : Patrick Wafula
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9/06/2011
Kajiado Mission
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Kajiado is a town in the Rift Valley Province, Kenya.
The town is located south of Nairobi, along the Nairobi – Arusha highway. Kajiado has an urban population of 8128 (1999 census) . Local people are predominantly of the Maasai tribe.
Kajiado is headquarters to the Kajiado District.
The name "Kajiado" comes from the word "Orkejuado."
Which means "The Long River" in Maasai language. The seasonal river named after the town runs west of the town.
The original name for Kajiado was "Olopurupurana", which means "a round elevation."
source : wikipedia
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Report from Patrick Wafula
. Photo Album . 01 - 08 .
Kajiado sunset—
white goats stroll home
in a single file
a boy and a girl
looking after goats—
parched grass
ostriches stroll
in undulating hills —
thorny bushes
the driver asking
if we are still in Kenya—
winding road
hill after hill—
the matatu nearly stalls
on a steep slope
walking two km
to the borehole for water—
winding road
winding path—
a torn leso abandoned
on a thorny bush
walking 40 km
to catch the bus stop—
a girl faints
parched lips—
sharing a half bottle
of water
distant borehole—
they skip a bathe a day
to save water
a teenage wife—
manyatta to manyatta
evangelism
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Heavy rains and damage in Kajiado - December 2013
Heavy Rains Cause Havoc in Kajiado
- Reference -
Kajiado flashlights -
pedestrians push the wreckage
upstream
flooded Kajiado -
the sound of sirens
from a distance
Andrew Otinga
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. Rift Valley .
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Kajiado is a town in the Rift Valley Province, Kenya.
The town is located south of Nairobi, along the Nairobi – Arusha highway. Kajiado has an urban population of 8128 (1999 census) . Local people are predominantly of the Maasai tribe.
Kajiado is headquarters to the Kajiado District.
The name "Kajiado" comes from the word "Orkejuado."
Which means "The Long River" in Maasai language. The seasonal river named after the town runs west of the town.
The original name for Kajiado was "Olopurupurana", which means "a round elevation."
source : wikipedia
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Report from Patrick Wafula
. Photo Album . 01 - 08 .
Kajiado sunset—
white goats stroll home
in a single file
a boy and a girl
looking after goats—
parched grass
ostriches stroll
in undulating hills —
thorny bushes
the driver asking
if we are still in Kenya—
winding road
hill after hill—
the matatu nearly stalls
on a steep slope
walking two km
to the borehole for water—
winding road
winding path—
a torn leso abandoned
on a thorny bush
walking 40 km
to catch the bus stop—
a girl faints
parched lips—
sharing a half bottle
of water
distant borehole—
they skip a bathe a day
to save water
a teenage wife—
manyatta to manyatta
evangelism
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Heavy rains and damage in Kajiado - December 2013
Heavy Rains Cause Havoc in Kajiado
- Reference -
Kajiado flashlights -
pedestrians push the wreckage
upstream
flooded Kajiado -
the sound of sirens
from a distance
Andrew Otinga
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. Rift Valley .
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7/27/2011
Cold Water
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Cold Water
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Cold dry season
***** Category: Earth / Humanity
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Explanation
Most Kenyans use cold water to wash themselves, to take a shower, to wash their clothes and dishes. Very few households have hot running water. This may be because they have no running water at all, or because the water runs only rarely in the taps, or because they have no hot water system.
Most of those Nairobi households which are connected to the mains pipes, receive running water only once a week on a particular weekday.
They then store the water in large plastic tanks and bring it into household use in buckets, basins and jerricans.
Those who wish to use hot water for washing themselves or their clothes or dishes have to heat it in a kettle or a sufuria. This becomes expensive and laborious, and is something of a luxury.
Using cold water means that the water temperature changes with the air temperature of the season. Water is therefore particularly cold in the morning during the cold dry season.
Isabelle Prondzynski.
Water tank on a roof
Water trickling into a basin
Washing hands before a meal
Washing the dishes at the Nursery School
All photos © Isabelle Prondzynski
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Things found on the way
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HAIKU
cold water--
I straighten myself very fast
in the bathroom
cold water --
I take too long standing
in the bathroom
cold water--
I wash my head and feet
in the bathroom
Barrack Elungata
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Related words
***** . WKD : Water in various Kigo .
hiyamizu uri 冷水売（ひやみずうり） vendor of cold water
kigo for all summer
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Cold Water
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Cold dry season
***** Category: Earth / Humanity
*****************************
Explanation
Most Kenyans use cold water to wash themselves, to take a shower, to wash their clothes and dishes. Very few households have hot running water. This may be because they have no running water at all, or because the water runs only rarely in the taps, or because they have no hot water system.
Most of those Nairobi households which are connected to the mains pipes, receive running water only once a week on a particular weekday.
They then store the water in large plastic tanks and bring it into household use in buckets, basins and jerricans.
Those who wish to use hot water for washing themselves or their clothes or dishes have to heat it in a kettle or a sufuria. This becomes expensive and laborious, and is something of a luxury.
Using cold water means that the water temperature changes with the air temperature of the season. Water is therefore particularly cold in the morning during the cold dry season.
Isabelle Prondzynski.
Water tank on a roof
Water trickling into a basin
Washing hands before a meal
Washing the dishes at the Nursery School
All photos © Isabelle Prondzynski
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Worldwide use
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Things found on the way
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HAIKU
cold water--
I straighten myself very fast
in the bathroom
cold water --
I take too long standing
in the bathroom
cold water--
I wash my head and feet
in the bathroom
Barrack Elungata
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Related words
***** . WKD : Water in various Kigo .
hiyamizu uri 冷水売（ひやみずうり） vendor of cold water
kigo for all summer
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7/17/2011
Mkokoteni hand cart
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Mkokoteni hand cart
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Topic
***** Category: Humanity
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Explanation
The mkokoteni (plural : mikokoteni)
is a hand cart, pulled by a stong man, and usually delivering fruit and vegetables to the smaller traders in the suburbs. Mikokoteni can also be used to deliver furniture and kitchen appliances from the shops and stalls to the new owners, to help people moving their residence from house to house, or any other purpose which involves moving goods within the city of Nairobi or a similar radius up-country. If the weight being moved is very heavy, there may be two people pulling. If the journey is downhill, a second person may be needed to brake the speed of the cart.
If the cart is empty, the second person may sit on it for the ride, and sometimes children too enjoy the same.
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Isabelle Prondzynski
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Things found on the way
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HAIKU
water shortage--
a man pulls a mkokoteni
with empty jerricans
~ Emmanuel Muteti
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move !
a donkey pauses after pulling
an overloaded mkokoteni
mkokoteni --
he strugles to pull it
on the rocky road
~ Isaac Ndirangu
struggling to pull
a mkokoteni up a slope --
punctured tyres
~ Peter Kalivo
a man pulling
a heavy mkokoteni --
sweat droplets
water shortage --
a man pulling a mkokoteni
on the road
~ Stephen Macharia
hooting vehicle --
a mkokoteni crosses
at the junction
~ Antony Onyango
packed mikokoteni
block the market entrance -
furniture shop
~ Mango Junior
heavy breathing--
a tired man pulling
his mkokoteni
~ Douglas Nugi
MORE
. mkokoteni haiku
July 3, 2011
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***** WKD : Reference
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Mkokoteni hand cart
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Topic
***** Category: Humanity
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Explanation
The mkokoteni (plural : mikokoteni)
is a hand cart, pulled by a stong man, and usually delivering fruit and vegetables to the smaller traders in the suburbs. Mikokoteni can also be used to deliver furniture and kitchen appliances from the shops and stalls to the new owners, to help people moving their residence from house to house, or any other purpose which involves moving goods within the city of Nairobi or a similar radius up-country. If the weight being moved is very heavy, there may be two people pulling. If the journey is downhill, a second person may be needed to brake the speed of the cart.
If the cart is empty, the second person may sit on it for the ride, and sometimes children too enjoy the same.
. . . CLICK here for large Photo !
Isabelle Prondzynski
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. . . CLICK here for more Photos !
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Worldwide use
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Things found on the way
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HAIKU
water shortage--
a man pulls a mkokoteni
with empty jerricans
~ Emmanuel Muteti
.................................................................................
move !
a donkey pauses after pulling
an overloaded mkokoteni
mkokoteni --
he strugles to pull it
on the rocky road
~ Isaac Ndirangu
struggling to pull
a mkokoteni up a slope --
punctured tyres
~ Peter Kalivo
a man pulling
a heavy mkokoteni --
sweat droplets
water shortage --
a man pulling a mkokoteni
on the road
~ Stephen Macharia
hooting vehicle --
a mkokoteni crosses
at the junction
~ Antony Onyango
packed mikokoteni
block the market entrance -
furniture shop
~ Mango Junior
heavy breathing--
a tired man pulling
his mkokoteni
~ Douglas Nugi
MORE
. mkokoteni haiku
July 3, 2011
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Related words
***** WKD : Reference
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6/11/2011
Carlile Kukai 2011
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Carlile Kukai, 11 June 2011
Isabelle Prondzynski reports:
Today, we held the tenth kukai of Kenya Saijiki, at Carlile College, Nairobi. This venue, organised for us by our Master of Ceremonies, Antony Njoroge, turned out to be the best we have so far had for a kukai. Specifically, we appreciated St Philip's Chapel, which we were allowed to use, as well as the spacious grounds where we held our ginkoo, and the hospitality of the Carlile College staff. In return, we were told that our group was very well behaved and a pleasure to host in the College.
I was slightly surprised at this reaction by the College authorities, as we were definitely a high-spirited, noisy lot, equipped with drums, energetic drummers, other percussion instruments, excellent singers and amazing actors. When the jury retired to judge the haiku, we were assailed by the screams of tortured humanity -- all part of a drama being acted out during the interval!
The morning started with welcomes, greetings and reports on activities carried out since the beginning of this year.
We were then joined by two Irish girls, Emma Dunwoody and Kirsten Brown. They had become curious about haiku and used the opportunity to ask the haiku club members questions about what is haiku and why write it?
Why choose a Japanese form of poetry in Kenya?
The haijin were articulate in their responses, telling the visitors about the history of haiku, both in Japan and in Kenya, the basic elements of a haiku, and the benefits they had experienced from writing haiku poems and from interacting with haijin in other parts of the world.
The haijin were then awarded prizes for their haiku in the "Lent / Palm Sunday / Easter" competition as well as that on the topic of "Markets". Each prize winning haijin explained the background to the haiku they had written, and they received generous applause.
This was followed by a series of presentations, showing the extraordinary wealth of talent to be found among the members of Kenya Saijiki in the wider cultural world -- dance, drama, recitation. The haijin had committed much of their spare time to preparing these presentations, and the enthusiasm they had brought to the practice sessions showed. Much fun was had by the performers themselves -- and at least as much fun by the audience!
One performance stands out.
This was a drama piece about the life of Matsuo Basho, the early master of haiku, in a Kenyan setting.
Here, Master Basho lives at home, enjoys writing haiku and is the host in a generous and hospitable household. His wife understands haiku very well, and while she is out and about, she joyfully informs her friends and acquaintances, such as a group of market women, about this new form of poetry. Invited to his homestead, Master Basho tells the women all about haiku, and they leave suitably impressed.
The church pastor and congregation too, hear about haiku and come as a group to Master Basho's house to be told more. Meanwhile, his daughter asks many questions, shows her first haiku to her father and becomes an ever better haijin, thanks to the loving care with which both her parents encourage her and answer her questions.
The acting in this story was extraordinary, and we enjoyed the haiku lessons while laughing out loud at many of the scenes.
Just one picture is already here, of Master Basho,
his wife and daughter discussing haiku :
After lunch, we set out on the habitual ginkoo, following which the jury retired and enjoyed going through the haiku while it rained for a while.
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The prizewinning haiku, announced as the sun reappeared,
were as follows :
1.
---
silent chapel --
chirping weaver birds
break the silence
~ Milkah Wanjiku (Bamboocha, F3)
2.
---
cool afternoon --
a dove flaps its wings
and flies away
~ John Kennedy (Peacock)
3.
---
wild palm --
a crow perches on the
rustling fronds
~ Beryl Achieng' (Bamboocha, F4)
4.
---
noon breeze --
again and again
the fronds sway
~ Duncan Karanja (Bamboocha, F4)
5.
---
parking lot --
she crushes a dry leaf
in her palm
~ Brian Etole (Peacock, F3)
6.
---
she tries to
describe an avocado tree --
tenth kukai
~ Bonface Kariuki (Peacock)
7.
---
warm afternoon --
avocado fruit crush
under his shoe
~ Barrack Elung'ata (Cock)
8.
---
cool breeze --
she lies on the grass
with legs interlocked
~ Monicah Ndunge (Peacock)
9.
---
scorching sun --
unfinished maize cob
besinde the dustbin
~ Noah Elijah (Peacock)
10.
----
avocado tree --
a student climbs up
in a hurry
~ Joseph Musango (Peacock)
11.
----
silent classroom --
he stares as the
busy students
~ Jacklyne Anyoso (Peacock, F4)
12.
----
rusted cabin --
a mouse moves
in a rush
~ Esther Obwamu (Peacock, F4)
13.
----
sweating --
a nail slips from a
constructor's palm
~ Eric Mwange (Bamboocha, F4)
14.
----
windy afternoon --
avocado fruit swings
over and over
~ Elijah Juma (Peacock, F2)
15.
----
trimmed fence --
a black butterfly rests
on a leaf
~ Sharon Akoth (Peacock, F3)
16.
----
dirty pool --
a tadpole's tail wags
and wags
~ Mercy Nthoki (Peacock, F4)
17.
----
sudden wind --
a bird balances on a
guava branch
~ Jescah Auma (Peacock, F2)
18.
----
cool breeze --
an avocado leaf drops on
a dusty mabati roof
~ Asava Kevin (Peacock, F3)
19.
----
heckling sound --
matatus loaded with passengers
pass by
~ Willis Wanga (Bamboocha, F2)
20.
----
water shortage --
she instructs students to use
only one plastic cup
~ Peter Kalivo (Bamboocha, F2)
Congratulations to all the prize winning haijin!
At the end of the afternoon, the haijin set out again for their homes.
All agreed that an excellent day had been had.
We look forward already to the next kukai, planned for early November in St. Mathew's Soweto school.
Big thanks to the many who contributed to this kukai, which was so enjoyable,
Isabelle.
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Patrick Wafula shares his impressions
10th Kukai--
a stray kitten walks
accross the pulpit
10th Kukai--
jugglers and dancers
in haiku
10th Kukai--
drama and haiku
on stage
10th Kukai--
white Irish guests
in attendance
Patrick
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Carlile Kukai, 11 June 2011
Isabelle Prondzynski reports:
Today, we held the tenth kukai of Kenya Saijiki, at Carlile College, Nairobi. This venue, organised for us by our Master of Ceremonies, Antony Njoroge, turned out to be the best we have so far had for a kukai. Specifically, we appreciated St Philip's Chapel, which we were allowed to use, as well as the spacious grounds where we held our ginkoo, and the hospitality of the Carlile College staff. In return, we were told that our group was very well behaved and a pleasure to host in the College.
I was slightly surprised at this reaction by the College authorities, as we were definitely a high-spirited, noisy lot, equipped with drums, energetic drummers, other percussion instruments, excellent singers and amazing actors. When the jury retired to judge the haiku, we were assailed by the screams of tortured humanity -- all part of a drama being acted out during the interval!
The morning started with welcomes, greetings and reports on activities carried out since the beginning of this year.
We were then joined by two Irish girls, Emma Dunwoody and Kirsten Brown. They had become curious about haiku and used the opportunity to ask the haiku club members questions about what is haiku and why write it?
Why choose a Japanese form of poetry in Kenya?
The haijin were articulate in their responses, telling the visitors about the history of haiku, both in Japan and in Kenya, the basic elements of a haiku, and the benefits they had experienced from writing haiku poems and from interacting with haijin in other parts of the world.
The haijin were then awarded prizes for their haiku in the "Lent / Palm Sunday / Easter" competition as well as that on the topic of "Markets". Each prize winning haijin explained the background to the haiku they had written, and they received generous applause.
This was followed by a series of presentations, showing the extraordinary wealth of talent to be found among the members of Kenya Saijiki in the wider cultural world -- dance, drama, recitation. The haijin had committed much of their spare time to preparing these presentations, and the enthusiasm they had brought to the practice sessions showed. Much fun was had by the performers themselves -- and at least as much fun by the audience!
One performance stands out.
This was a drama piece about the life of Matsuo Basho, the early master of haiku, in a Kenyan setting.
Here, Master Basho lives at home, enjoys writing haiku and is the host in a generous and hospitable household. His wife understands haiku very well, and while she is out and about, she joyfully informs her friends and acquaintances, such as a group of market women, about this new form of poetry. Invited to his homestead, Master Basho tells the women all about haiku, and they leave suitably impressed.
The church pastor and congregation too, hear about haiku and come as a group to Master Basho's house to be told more. Meanwhile, his daughter asks many questions, shows her first haiku to her father and becomes an ever better haijin, thanks to the loving care with which both her parents encourage her and answer her questions.
The acting in this story was extraordinary, and we enjoyed the haiku lessons while laughing out loud at many of the scenes.
Just one picture is already here, of Master Basho,
his wife and daughter discussing haiku :
After lunch, we set out on the habitual ginkoo, following which the jury retired and enjoyed going through the haiku while it rained for a while.
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
The prizewinning haiku, announced as the sun reappeared,
were as follows :
1.
---
silent chapel --
chirping weaver birds
break the silence
~ Milkah Wanjiku (Bamboocha, F3)
2.
---
cool afternoon --
a dove flaps its wings
and flies away
~ John Kennedy (Peacock)
3.
---
wild palm --
a crow perches on the
rustling fronds
~ Beryl Achieng' (Bamboocha, F4)
4.
---
noon breeze --
again and again
the fronds sway
~ Duncan Karanja (Bamboocha, F4)
5.
---
parking lot --
she crushes a dry leaf
in her palm
~ Brian Etole (Peacock, F3)
6.
---
she tries to
describe an avocado tree --
tenth kukai
~ Bonface Kariuki (Peacock)
7.
---
warm afternoon --
avocado fruit crush
under his shoe
~ Barrack Elung'ata (Cock)
8.
---
cool breeze --
she lies on the grass
with legs interlocked
~ Monicah Ndunge (Peacock)
9.
---
scorching sun --
unfinished maize cob
besinde the dustbin
~ Noah Elijah (Peacock)
10.
----
avocado tree --
a student climbs up
in a hurry
~ Joseph Musango (Peacock)
11.
----
silent classroom --
he stares as the
busy students
~ Jacklyne Anyoso (Peacock, F4)
12.
----
rusted cabin --
a mouse moves
in a rush
~ Esther Obwamu (Peacock, F4)
13.
----
sweating --
a nail slips from a
constructor's palm
~ Eric Mwange (Bamboocha, F4)
14.
----
windy afternoon --
avocado fruit swings
over and over
~ Elijah Juma (Peacock, F2)
15.
----
trimmed fence --
a black butterfly rests
on a leaf
~ Sharon Akoth (Peacock, F3)
16.
----
dirty pool --
a tadpole's tail wags
and wags
~ Mercy Nthoki (Peacock, F4)
17.
----
sudden wind --
a bird balances on a
guava branch
~ Jescah Auma (Peacock, F2)
18.
----
cool breeze --
an avocado leaf drops on
a dusty mabati roof
~ Asava Kevin (Peacock, F3)
19.
----
heckling sound --
matatus loaded with passengers
pass by
~ Willis Wanga (Bamboocha, F2)
20.
----
water shortage --
she instructs students to use
only one plastic cup
~ Peter Kalivo (Bamboocha, F2)
Congratulations to all the prize winning haijin!
At the end of the afternoon, the haijin set out again for their homes.
All agreed that an excellent day had been had.
We look forward already to the next kukai, planned for early November in St. Mathew's Soweto school.
Big thanks to the many who contributed to this kukai, which was so enjoyable,
Isabelle.
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Patrick Wafula shares his impressions
10th Kukai--
a stray kitten walks
accross the pulpit
10th Kukai--
jugglers and dancers
in haiku
10th Kukai--
drama and haiku
on stage
10th Kukai--
white Irish guests
in attendance
Patrick
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***** The Haiku Clubs of Nairobi
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4/09/2011
Kisongo Market Tanzania
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Kisongo Market
***** Location: Tanzania
***** Season: Topic for Haiku
***** Category: Humanity
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Explanation
Kisongo Masai Market in Tanzania
. . . CLICK here for online Photos !
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Kisongo goat market
Photos by Patrick Wafula
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Worldwide use
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Things found on the way
*****************************
HAIKU
Two haiku and photo by Patrick Wafula
Kisongo Market—
polished gourds gleaming
in the noon sun
. . .
the hunchback
selling reedbaskets —
Kisongo Market
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Related words
***** WKD : Reference
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Kisongo Market
***** Location: Tanzania
***** Season: Topic for Haiku
***** Category: Humanity
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Explanation
Kisongo Masai Market in Tanzania
. . . CLICK here for online Photos !
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Kisongo goat market
Photos by Patrick Wafula
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Worldwide use
*****************************
Things found on the way
*****************************
HAIKU
Two haiku and photo by Patrick Wafula
Kisongo Market—
polished gourds gleaming
in the noon sun
. . .
the hunchback
selling reedbaskets —
Kisongo Market
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Related words
***** WKD : Reference
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4/08/2011
Sand harvesting
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Sand harvesting, sand mining
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Long Rains
***** Category: Humanity
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Explanation
quote
Kenya has no policy on sand harvesting
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) says despite devastating effects of climate change the country has no guidelines to check sand harvesting especially in arid and semi-arid areas where the practice has compounded the problem of drought.
source : www.ecoearth.info
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quote
NATIONAL SAND HARVESTING GUIDELINES 2007
“Sand” means sedimentary material finer than gravel and coarser than silt with grains between 0.06mm and 2mm in diameter and includes stones, coral, earth and turf but does not include silica sand.
“Sand harvesting”, means the removal, extraction, harvesting or scooping of sand from designated sites.
“Sand dealer” means any person(s) approved to harvest, remove, extract, scoop, transport or sell sand as provided
source : www.nema.go.ke
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Worldwide use
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Things found on the way
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HAIKU
Sand harvesting comes with the long rain.
The long sand lorries come from Ukambani, when both the seasonal and permanent rivers flood.
meandering stream —
a sweating sand harvester
shovels again and again
Photo and Haiku : Patrick Wafula
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Related words
***** Sand (suna)
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Sand harvesting, sand mining
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Long Rains
***** Category: Humanity
*****************************
Explanation
quote
Kenya has no policy on sand harvesting
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) says despite devastating effects of climate change the country has no guidelines to check sand harvesting especially in arid and semi-arid areas where the practice has compounded the problem of drought.
source : www.ecoearth.info
.................................................................................
quote
NATIONAL SAND HARVESTING GUIDELINES 2007
“Sand” means sedimentary material finer than gravel and coarser than silt with grains between 0.06mm and 2mm in diameter and includes stones, coral, earth and turf but does not include silica sand.
“Sand harvesting”, means the removal, extraction, harvesting or scooping of sand from designated sites.
“Sand dealer” means any person(s) approved to harvest, remove, extract, scoop, transport or sell sand as provided
source : www.nema.go.ke
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Worldwide use
*****************************
Things found on the way
*****************************
HAIKU
Sand harvesting comes with the long rain.
The long sand lorries come from Ukambani, when both the seasonal and permanent rivers flood.
meandering stream —
a sweating sand harvester
shovels again and again
Photo and Haiku : Patrick Wafula
*****************************
Related words
***** Sand (suna)
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Plantation
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Plantation activities
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Various, see below
***** Category: Humanity
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Explanation
Cultivation of fields and planting of seeds and seedlings are
kigo for the start of the two rainy seasons.
We collect the words that we associate with both activities.
cultivating shambas
. Shamba garden
digging the soil
planting seeds
planting seedlings
fertilizer
jembe
manure
seedlings
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jembe
a jembe is a hoe (a digging tool with a long stick handle) commonly used in Kenya's farms. At times a jembe can be so heavy that you just have to remove mud by either knocking one against another or by using a stick.
. . another photo of a jembe
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Worldwide use
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Things found on the way
*****************************
HAIKU
Plantation haiku by Sibiko Yamame Winslause
heavy jembes-
he knocks them together
dropping mud
ploughed ridges-
her two fingers drop maize seed
in turn
Monday morning-
wet red soil sticks
on his feet
rising sun-
he follows manila rope
digging holes
he repairs
his wheelbarrow tyre-
afternoon drizzle
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Related words
***** WKD : Reference
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Plantation activities
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Various, see below
***** Category: Humanity
*****************************
Explanation
Cultivation of fields and planting of seeds and seedlings are
kigo for the start of the two rainy seasons.
We collect the words that we associate with both activities.
cultivating shambas
. Shamba garden
digging the soil
planting seeds
planting seedlings
fertilizer
jembe
manure
seedlings
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
jembe
a jembe is a hoe (a digging tool with a long stick handle) commonly used in Kenya's farms. At times a jembe can be so heavy that you just have to remove mud by either knocking one against another or by using a stick.
. . another photo of a jembe
*****************************
Worldwide use
*****************************
Things found on the way
*****************************
HAIKU
Plantation haiku by Sibiko Yamame Winslause
heavy jembes-
he knocks them together
dropping mud
ploughed ridges-
her two fingers drop maize seed
in turn
Monday morning-
wet red soil sticks
on his feet
rising sun-
he follows manila rope
digging holes
he repairs
his wheelbarrow tyre-
afternoon drizzle
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Related words
***** WKD : Reference
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3/29/2011
Market - Nairobi
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Market, markets in Kenya
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Topic
***** Category: Humanity
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Explanation
MARKET was the subject of a competition for the Kenya Saijiki Forum in March 2011.
source : kenyasaijiki
There are many markets in Kenya,
one of the most important being
. Gikomba Market .
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HAIKU
Isabelle sensei wrote:
And here are my favourites and prizewinners!
1.
---
Muthurwa market--
he sorts out white vests
from t-shirts
~ Brian Mulando
2.
---
market stall--
a dead butterfly in
a black sandal
~ Brian Etole
3.
---
Muthurwa market--
they scramble over a
mtumba sack
~ Boniface Kariuki
4.
---
Muthurwa stall--
a display of brown
cow tails
~ Elijah Juma
5. to 10. (in no particular order)
-----------------------------------------------
Mutindwa market--
scorching sun hits the
hawker's face
~ Asava Kevin
market mud --
he pulls and pulls
the heavy cart
~ Esther Obwamu
raw pears--
my nail breaks
on pressing
~ SYNAIDAH KALAHI
busy market--
the echoeing of a
peddler's whistle
~ Pauline Wayua
Gikomba-
he carries people across
a broken sewer
~ yamame
Soweto yard--
she shakes her palm over
the hot boiled maize
~ Barrack Elungata
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Here are all the entries
Mutindwa market--
scorching sun hits the
hawker's face
market day--
scorching sun hits the
unsold ripe bananas
Soweto market--
blown dust covers the
old furniture
~ Asava Kevin
busy market--
a greengrocer pours water
on my shoes
Muthurwa market--
they scramble over a
mtumba sack
Gikomba market--
a woman bargains the price
of a cabbage
~ Boniface Kariuki
busy market--
he slips after stepping on
a banana peel
market mud --
he pulls and pulls
the heavy cart
~ Esther Obwamu
raw pears--
my nail breaks
on pressing
busy market--
he grabs her a red
handbag
~ SYNAIDAH KALAHI
Muthurwa market--
a pedestrian squeezes at
the entrance gate
busy market--
the echoeing of a
peddler's whistle
~ Pauline Wayua
Gikomba market--
a council askari inspects
her goods
Muthurwa market--
he sorts out white vests
from t-shirts
Soweto market--
a lorry with cabbages
honks loudly
closed grocery--
bumping sound of
a falling fruit
grand theft--
a vagrant pockets
a grocer mango
~ Brian Mulando
a rushing hawker
knocks my elbow--
Soweto market
~ CECILLIAH
Kona market--
the cabbages reduce on
the mingling of buyers
~ JESCAH
market stall--
a dead butterfly in
a black sandal
a red trail
of spilt apple juice--
Soweto market
busy Gikomba--
I weave through
the crowd
~ Brian Etole
Gikomba market--
he heaves as he lifts
a muddy pears sack
Soweto market--
houseflies buzz on
pineapple peels
~ Otinga San
Muthurwa stall--
a display of brown
cow tails
~ Elijah Juma
Muthurwa-
I cover my humming ears
from a hooting matatu
footsteps-
juice from a rotten mango
splashes on my trouser
Gikomba-
he carries people across
a broken sewer
~ yamame
Mutindwa market--
they squeeze through a narrow left
side of stuck handcart
Muthurwa yard--
men and women throw glances
to my fallen coin
yard litter bins--
street boys are busy checking
rotting mangoes
Soweto yard--
she shakes her palm over
the hot boiled maize
Soweto yard --
she cuts a mango fruit
for display
~ Barrack Elungata
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and now
the results of the MARKETS international competition:
-----------------------------------------------
9 Points
-----------------------------------------------
late evening--
a vegetable seller lights
the first candle
~ Winfridah Malesi
-----------------------------------------------
8 Points
-----------------------------------------------
market stall--
a dead butterfly in
a black sandal
~ Brian Etole
-----------------------------------------------
1 Point
-----------------------------------------------
Muthurwa stall--
a display of brown
cow tails
~ Elijah Juma
-----------------------------------------------
Other selected entries
-----------------------------------------------
a hawker displays
a pair of black gloves--
June cold
~ Andrew Otinga
a body push
sends a lady to the floor --
avocado chaos
~ Mango Junior
evening market--
the fat woman pulls me
to buy her fruit
~ Barrack Elungata
Gikomba market --
he carries people across
a broken sewer
~ yamame
busy market--
the echoing of a
peddler's whistle
~ Pauline Wayua
raw pears--
my nail breaks
on pressing
~ Synaidah Kalahi
market mud --
he pulls and pulls
the heavy cart
~ Esther Obwamu
Mutindwa market--
scorching sun hits the
hawker's face
~ Asava Kevin
Muthurwa market--
they scramble over some
second-hand clothes
~ Boniface Kariuki
Muthurwa market--
he sorts out white vests
from t-shirts
~ BRIAN MULANDO
a stray goat eating
sweet potato peelings--
hawkers' din
Patrick
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. Market haiku from the Bamboochas
Apr 10, 2011
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rats scramble
over a piece of sausage -
Sowete market
Soweto market-
he sweats a lot
while preaching
Elijah Juma
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he bargains
for sniffing glue --
Gikomba market
Antony Njoroge
source : "Torins Diary"
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PEACOCKS COLLECTION
Today we went for a walk at the Soweto market
and we observed the following poems:
Poems, February 2012
and
- MORE Poems, February 2012
and
- even MORE Poems, February 2012
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Brian Mulando in August 2012
Soweto Mosque-
a large poster at the wall
written Happy Idd Ul Fitr
Idd ul fitr-
a muslim man sharpens
his panga knife
Soweto market-
a muslim man buys
a fat goat
Idd ul fitr is on August 18, 2012.
. . . . and later on
opening hours-
a seller sorts out big oranges
from small ones
morning hours -
I buy a big avocado to smear
on my bread
Soweto market-
an avocado stall is shining
in green
Soweto market-
I feel bad when I step
on a rotten avocado
Soweto market-
a big orange attracts me
to the stall
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Related words
***** . Mkokoteni hand cart .
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Market, markets in Kenya
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Topic
***** Category: Humanity
*****************************
Explanation
MARKET was the subject of a competition for the Kenya Saijiki Forum in March 2011.
source : kenyasaijiki
There are many markets in Kenya,
one of the most important being
. Gikomba Market .
*****************************
HAIKU
Isabelle sensei wrote:
And here are my favourites and prizewinners!
1.
---
Muthurwa market--
he sorts out white vests
from t-shirts
~ Brian Mulando
2.
---
market stall--
a dead butterfly in
a black sandal
~ Brian Etole
3.
---
Muthurwa market--
they scramble over a
mtumba sack
~ Boniface Kariuki
4.
---
Muthurwa stall--
a display of brown
cow tails
~ Elijah Juma
5. to 10. (in no particular order)
-----------------------------------------------
Mutindwa market--
scorching sun hits the
hawker's face
~ Asava Kevin
market mud --
he pulls and pulls
the heavy cart
~ Esther Obwamu
raw pears--
my nail breaks
on pressing
~ SYNAIDAH KALAHI
busy market--
the echoeing of a
peddler's whistle
~ Pauline Wayua
Gikomba-
he carries people across
a broken sewer
~ yamame
Soweto yard--
she shakes her palm over
the hot boiled maize
~ Barrack Elungata
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Here are all the entries
Mutindwa market--
scorching sun hits the
hawker's face
market day--
scorching sun hits the
unsold ripe bananas
Soweto market--
blown dust covers the
old furniture
~ Asava Kevin
busy market--
a greengrocer pours water
on my shoes
Muthurwa market--
they scramble over a
mtumba sack
Gikomba market--
a woman bargains the price
of a cabbage
~ Boniface Kariuki
busy market--
he slips after stepping on
a banana peel
market mud --
he pulls and pulls
the heavy cart
~ Esther Obwamu
raw pears--
my nail breaks
on pressing
busy market--
he grabs her a red
handbag
~ SYNAIDAH KALAHI
Muthurwa market--
a pedestrian squeezes at
the entrance gate
busy market--
the echoeing of a
peddler's whistle
~ Pauline Wayua
Gikomba market--
a council askari inspects
her goods
Muthurwa market--
he sorts out white vests
from t-shirts
Soweto market--
a lorry with cabbages
honks loudly
closed grocery--
bumping sound of
a falling fruit
grand theft--
a vagrant pockets
a grocer mango
~ Brian Mulando
a rushing hawker
knocks my elbow--
Soweto market
~ CECILLIAH
Kona market--
the cabbages reduce on
the mingling of buyers
~ JESCAH
market stall--
a dead butterfly in
a black sandal
a red trail
of spilt apple juice--
Soweto market
busy Gikomba--
I weave through
the crowd
~ Brian Etole
Gikomba market--
he heaves as he lifts
a muddy pears sack
Soweto market--
houseflies buzz on
pineapple peels
~ Otinga San
Muthurwa stall--
a display of brown
cow tails
~ Elijah Juma
Muthurwa-
I cover my humming ears
from a hooting matatu
footsteps-
juice from a rotten mango
splashes on my trouser
Gikomba-
he carries people across
a broken sewer
~ yamame
Mutindwa market--
they squeeze through a narrow left
side of stuck handcart
Muthurwa yard--
men and women throw glances
to my fallen coin
yard litter bins--
street boys are busy checking
rotting mangoes
Soweto yard--
she shakes her palm over
the hot boiled maize
Soweto yard --
she cuts a mango fruit
for display
~ Barrack Elungata
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
and now
the results of the MARKETS international competition:
-----------------------------------------------
9 Points
-----------------------------------------------
late evening--
a vegetable seller lights
the first candle
~ Winfridah Malesi
-----------------------------------------------
8 Points
-----------------------------------------------
market stall--
a dead butterfly in
a black sandal
~ Brian Etole
-----------------------------------------------
1 Point
-----------------------------------------------
Muthurwa stall--
a display of brown
cow tails
~ Elijah Juma
-----------------------------------------------
Other selected entries
-----------------------------------------------
a hawker displays
a pair of black gloves--
June cold
~ Andrew Otinga
a body push
sends a lady to the floor --
avocado chaos
~ Mango Junior
evening market--
the fat woman pulls me
to buy her fruit
~ Barrack Elungata
Gikomba market --
he carries people across
a broken sewer
~ yamame
busy market--
the echoing of a
peddler's whistle
~ Pauline Wayua
raw pears--
my nail breaks
on pressing
~ Synaidah Kalahi
market mud --
he pulls and pulls
the heavy cart
~ Esther Obwamu
Mutindwa market--
scorching sun hits the
hawker's face
~ Asava Kevin
Muthurwa market--
they scramble over some
second-hand clothes
~ Boniface Kariuki
Muthurwa market--
he sorts out white vests
from t-shirts
~ BRIAN MULANDO
a stray goat eating
sweet potato peelings--
hawkers' din
Patrick
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
. Market haiku from the Bamboochas
Apr 10, 2011
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
rats scramble
over a piece of sausage -
Sowete market
Soweto market-
he sweats a lot
while preaching
Elijah Juma
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
he bargains
for sniffing glue --
Gikomba market
Antony Njoroge
source : "Torins Diary"
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
PEACOCKS COLLECTION
Today we went for a walk at the Soweto market
and we observed the following poems:
Poems, February 2012
and
- MORE Poems, February 2012
and
- even MORE Poems, February 2012
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Brian Mulando in August 2012
Soweto Mosque-
a large poster at the wall
written Happy Idd Ul Fitr
Idd ul fitr-
a muslim man sharpens
his panga knife
Soweto market-
a muslim man buys
a fat goat
Idd ul fitr is on August 18, 2012.
. . . . and later on
opening hours-
a seller sorts out big oranges
from small ones
morning hours -
I buy a big avocado to smear
on my bread
Soweto market-
an avocado stall is shining
in green
Soweto market-
I feel bad when I step
on a rotten avocado
Soweto market-
a big orange attracts me
to the stall
*****************************
Related words
***** . Mkokoteni hand cart .
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Isukuti dance
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Isukuti dance
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Topic
***** Category: Humanity
*****************************
Explanation
Isukuti is a dance that is most commemorated by the Luhya people especially when they have a very special occassion and it is done to motivate them in whatever they do.
Sibiko Yamame
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. Reference .
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
quote
The Adzido Pan African Dance Ensemble
The drum is carved with a Gye Nyame symbol representing 'Only god, symbol of omnipotence' and was donated by the Dance Ensemble as part of the Collecting 2000 project.
The ensemble wrote: 'Isukuti is a dance performed by the Luhya tribe who live on the western province of Kenya. This is a social dance performed by both sexes of all ages except the very young and the very old. The dance is mainly performed during various happy occasions, for example marriage, circumcisions, harvest etcetera.'
source : www.20thcenturylondon.org.uk
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Worldwide use
*****************************
Things found on the way
*****************************
HAIKU
Nyayo stadium-
he celebrates the goal to
the rhythm of isukuti
Sibiko Yamame
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*****************************
Related words
***** WKD : Dance (odori, mai, kagura)
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Isukuti dance
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Topic
***** Category: Humanity
*****************************
Explanation
Isukuti is a dance that is most commemorated by the Luhya people especially when they have a very special occassion and it is done to motivate them in whatever they do.
Sibiko Yamame
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
. Reference .
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
quote
The Adzido Pan African Dance Ensemble
The drum is carved with a Gye Nyame symbol representing 'Only god, symbol of omnipotence' and was donated by the Dance Ensemble as part of the Collecting 2000 project.
The ensemble wrote: 'Isukuti is a dance performed by the Luhya tribe who live on the western province of Kenya. This is a social dance performed by both sexes of all ages except the very young and the very old. The dance is mainly performed during various happy occasions, for example marriage, circumcisions, harvest etcetera.'
source : www.20thcenturylondon.org.uk
*****************************
Worldwide use
*****************************
Things found on the way
*****************************
HAIKU
Nyayo stadium-
he celebrates the goal to
the rhythm of isukuti
Sibiko Yamame
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
*****************************
Related words
***** WKD : Dance (odori, mai, kagura)
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3/10/2011
Jomo Kenyatta - Mashujaa Day
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Jomo Kenyatta
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Topic
***** Category: Humanity
*****************************
Explanation
Jomo Kenyatta
(c. 1894[2] – 22 August 1978)
served as the first Prime Minister (1963–1964) and President (1964–1978) of Kenya.
He is considered the founding father of the Kenyan nation.
In Kenya, Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi's main street and main streets in many Kenyan cities and towns, numerous schools, two Universities (Kenyatta University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology), the country's main referral hospital, markets, and housing estates are named after Jomo Kenyatta.
A statue in downtown Nairobi and monuments all over Kenya stand in his honour. Kenya observed a public holiday every 20 October in his honour until the new 2010 constitution abolished Kenyatta Day and replaced it with
Mashujaa (Heroes' ) day.
Kenyatta's face adorns Kenyan currency notes and coins of all denominations, but this is expected to change as the new constitution bans the use of the portrait of any person on Kenya's currency.
© More in the WIKIPEDIA !
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20 Oct -- Kenyatta Day
This is to commemorate the arrest of Jomo Kenyatta and the declaration of the State of Emergency on 20 October 1952.
October 2010:
The new constitution scrapped Moi Day and replaced Kenyatta day with
Hero's (Mashujaa) Day
in efforts to celebrate the men and women who fought for Kenya's freedom .
Moi day--
more tipplers today
on the main road
Caleb David Mutua, Kenya, 2009
- quote
On 12 December 1964 the Republic of Kenya was proclaimed and Kenyatta became Kenya's first president. At Kenyatta's death in 1978, Daniel arap Moi became President. Daniel arap Moi retained the Presidency, being unopposed in elections held in 1979, 1983 (snap elections) and 1988, all of which were held under the single party constitution. The 1983 elections were held a year early, and were a direct result of an abortive military coup attempt on 1 August 1982.
History of Kenya
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenya
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Seated on his plinth outside
Kenyatta International Conference Centre
Photo (C) Isabelle Prondzynski
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Things found on the way
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HAIKU
Kenyatta beach --
a February wave knocks her off
her tube floater
Caleb Mutua in Mombasa, 2011
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Mashujaa Day
street paths coloured with
pink blossoms
Cal Wodhes (Caleb Mutua)
source : facebook, October 2011
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jacaranda flowers fall
on Tom Mboya statue—
Moi Avenue
an orphan girl
calls to name me her hero--
Freedom songs
Patrick Wafula, 2011
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Mashujaa day - Heroes' day
Mashujaa day.....
the rain forces the choir
from the stage
Kelvin Mukoselo
. . . . .
Mashujaa day--
they march all around
the stadium
Stephen Macharia - MORE
Mashujaa day--
the president inspect the parade
in a jovial mood
Kalivo - MORE
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mashujaa day -
the policemen aline
in respect
Febril Suzat
October 2012
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Related words
-- Jomo Kenyatta Beach in Mombasa
-- Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi
-- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi
***** National Holidays in Kenya
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Jomo Kenyatta
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Topic
***** Category: Humanity
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Explanation
Jomo Kenyatta
(c. 1894[2] – 22 August 1978)
served as the first Prime Minister (1963–1964) and President (1964–1978) of Kenya.
He is considered the founding father of the Kenyan nation.
In Kenya, Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi's main street and main streets in many Kenyan cities and towns, numerous schools, two Universities (Kenyatta University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology), the country's main referral hospital, markets, and housing estates are named after Jomo Kenyatta.
A statue in downtown Nairobi and monuments all over Kenya stand in his honour. Kenya observed a public holiday every 20 October in his honour until the new 2010 constitution abolished Kenyatta Day and replaced it with
Mashujaa (Heroes' ) day.
Kenyatta's face adorns Kenyan currency notes and coins of all denominations, but this is expected to change as the new constitution bans the use of the portrait of any person on Kenya's currency.
© More in the WIKIPEDIA !
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20 Oct -- Kenyatta Day
This is to commemorate the arrest of Jomo Kenyatta and the declaration of the State of Emergency on 20 October 1952.
October 2010:
The new constitution scrapped Moi Day and replaced Kenyatta day with
Hero's (Mashujaa) Day
in efforts to celebrate the men and women who fought for Kenya's freedom .
Moi day--
more tipplers today
on the main road
Caleb David Mutua, Kenya, 2009
- quote
On 12 December 1964 the Republic of Kenya was proclaimed and Kenyatta became Kenya's first president. At Kenyatta's death in 1978, Daniel arap Moi became President. Daniel arap Moi retained the Presidency, being unopposed in elections held in 1979, 1983 (snap elections) and 1988, all of which were held under the single party constitution. The 1983 elections were held a year early, and were a direct result of an abortive military coup attempt on 1 August 1982.
History of Kenya
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenya
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Seated on his plinth outside
Kenyatta International Conference Centre
Photo (C) Isabelle Prondzynski
*****************************
Worldwide use
*****************************
Things found on the way
*****************************
HAIKU
Kenyatta beach --
a February wave knocks her off
her tube floater
Caleb Mutua in Mombasa, 2011
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Mashujaa Day
street paths coloured with
pink blossoms
Cal Wodhes (Caleb Mutua)
source : facebook, October 2011
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jacaranda flowers fall
on Tom Mboya statue—
Moi Avenue
an orphan girl
calls to name me her hero--
Freedom songs
Patrick Wafula, 2011
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Mashujaa day - Heroes' day
Mashujaa day.....
the rain forces the choir
from the stage
Kelvin Mukoselo
. . . . .
Mashujaa day--
they march all around
the stadium
Stephen Macharia - MORE
Mashujaa day--
the president inspect the parade
in a jovial mood
Kalivo - MORE
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
mashujaa day -
the policemen aline
in respect
Febril Suzat
October 2012
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Related words
-- Jomo Kenyatta Beach in Mombasa
-- Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi
-- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi
***** National Holidays in Kenya
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3/02/2011
Grevillea tree
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Grevillea tree
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Short rains
***** Category: Plant
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Explanation
The grevillea robusta is one of the most common trees in Nairobi and the Highlands of Kenya. It is not cultivated for its looks, but more for its uses, as it grows straight and tall and produces good timber, both for building and for firewood.
It is quite common for large branches of this tree to be cut down with pangas, leaving the rest of the tree to recover and continue to grow. Few Kenyans notice the flowers of this tree, related to the protea of South Africa, as these are often hidden among the foliage and high up from the ground, and coincide with those of the far more showy jacaranda and tipu trees.
Photo and text © Isabelle Prondzynski
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Grevillea Robusta
Exotic, native to Eastern Australia
Names : Mgrivea (Swahili), Mûkima (Kikuyu)
A semi-deciduous, naturalised tree reaching 20m or more in height, very fast-growing, widely plantedat altitudes of 1,200 m above sea level. It does best in areas of deep soil and good rainfall, but tolerates poorer soils.
Bark : Dark grey; rough; furrowed vertically.
Leaves : Distrinctive; deeply divided, fern-like, up to 3 cm long, leathery olive-green above, silky silvery grey below, fallen leaves grey, stiff, slow to decompose.
Flowers : Numerous; in one-sided golden orange spikes up to 12 cm in length; showy.
Fruit : Dark capsules, about 1 cm long, with slender beaks, young capsule grey-green in colour; splits to release two winged seeds.
Uses : The timber is tough and durable, used for quality furniture, veneer / plywood, fuel, posts, fencing and wooden toys. Leaves serve as fodder.
~ Najma Dharani, Field Guide to common trees and shrubs of East Africa, Struik Publishers, Cape Town 2002.
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Grevillea flower
Photo © Isabelle Prondzynski
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Worldwide use
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Things found on the way
*****************************
HAIKU
grevillea boughs
stand bare in the mist --
grey sky
saw-dust scented air
on Landhies road --
fallen grevilleas
Muthurwa food vendors
filling sacks with saw dust --
whirring power saw
a bulldozer bites log
after log to load the lorries --
sliced grevillea
outdoor class --
an uprooted grevillea
on the school roof
~ Patrick Wafula
a dry carpet
of grevillea leaves-
Landhies Road
fallen grevillea--
a sculptor whittles a cooking spoon
from a stump
~ Andrew Otinga
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Grevillea leaves
Photo © Isabelle Prondzynski
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a dove cooing
in a leafy grevillea --
still dawn
Patrick Wafula in Arusha, June 2011
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Related words
***** . Trees in Kenya
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Grevillea tree
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Short rains
***** Category: Plant
*****************************
Explanation
The grevillea robusta is one of the most common trees in Nairobi and the Highlands of Kenya. It is not cultivated for its looks, but more for its uses, as it grows straight and tall and produces good timber, both for building and for firewood.
It is quite common for large branches of this tree to be cut down with pangas, leaving the rest of the tree to recover and continue to grow. Few Kenyans notice the flowers of this tree, related to the protea of South Africa, as these are often hidden among the foliage and high up from the ground, and coincide with those of the far more showy jacaranda and tipu trees.
Photo and text © Isabelle Prondzynski
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Grevillea Robusta
Exotic, native to Eastern Australia
Names : Mgrivea (Swahili), Mûkima (Kikuyu)
A semi-deciduous, naturalised tree reaching 20m or more in height, very fast-growing, widely plantedat altitudes of 1,200 m above sea level. It does best in areas of deep soil and good rainfall, but tolerates poorer soils.
Bark : Dark grey; rough; furrowed vertically.
Leaves : Distrinctive; deeply divided, fern-like, up to 3 cm long, leathery olive-green above, silky silvery grey below, fallen leaves grey, stiff, slow to decompose.
Flowers : Numerous; in one-sided golden orange spikes up to 12 cm in length; showy.
Fruit : Dark capsules, about 1 cm long, with slender beaks, young capsule grey-green in colour; splits to release two winged seeds.
Uses : The timber is tough and durable, used for quality furniture, veneer / plywood, fuel, posts, fencing and wooden toys. Leaves serve as fodder.
~ Najma Dharani, Field Guide to common trees and shrubs of East Africa, Struik Publishers, Cape Town 2002.
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Grevillea flower
Photo © Isabelle Prondzynski
*****************************
Worldwide use
*****************************
Things found on the way
*****************************
HAIKU
grevillea boughs
stand bare in the mist --
grey sky
saw-dust scented air
on Landhies road --
fallen grevilleas
Muthurwa food vendors
filling sacks with saw dust --
whirring power saw
a bulldozer bites log
after log to load the lorries --
sliced grevillea
outdoor class --
an uprooted grevillea
on the school roof
~ Patrick Wafula
a dry carpet
of grevillea leaves-
Landhies Road
fallen grevillea--
a sculptor whittles a cooking spoon
from a stump
~ Andrew Otinga
.................................................................................
Grevillea leaves
Photo © Isabelle Prondzynski
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a dove cooing
in a leafy grevillea --
still dawn
Patrick Wafula in Arusha, June 2011
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Related words
***** . Trees in Kenya
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2/18/2011
Monkey, monkeys
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Monkey, monkeys
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Topic
***** Category: Animal
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Explanation
Kenya national park monkeys. In Kenya animal safari, you will see a lot of different monkey species including the
baboons, bush baby, vervet, Blue (Samango) Monkey, colobus and others.
source : www.buzzle.com
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Worldwide use
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Things found on the way
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HAIKU
revellers playing
with monkeys at City Park
peace on their faces
Patrick Wafula
Peace Haiku, 2006
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a lone monkey drinks
from a puddle on the roadside--
Kakamega forest
Patrick Wafula, Kisii in Nyanza
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a monkey carrying a baby
snatches bread from a student --
picnic in Hell's Gate
Patrick Wafula, Hell's Gate
hot afternoon --
a monkey snatches a piece of biscuit
from my hand
Angeline Muthoki
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monkey playground --
a brown carpet of pine
needles
Patrick Wafula, Arboretum Kukai 2008
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scratching --
a monkey leans
on a broken branch
Andrew Otinga
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a monkey appears
in the shade of a tree --
our biscuits!
Haiku and Photo from Isabelle Prondzynski
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missing the catch --
a monkey jumping from a tree
falls down
Khadijah Rajab
MORE
. Monkey haiku from Nairobi Park, January 2012 .
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. MORE
Monkey Haiku from Kenya
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Related words
***** WKD : Monkey (saru)
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Monkey, monkeys
***** Location: Kenya
***** Season: Topic
***** Category: Animal
*****************************
Explanation
Kenya national park monkeys. In Kenya animal safari, you will see a lot of different monkey species including the
baboons, bush baby, vervet, Blue (Samango) Monkey, colobus and others.
source : www.buzzle.com
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*****************************
Worldwide use
*****************************
Things found on the way
*****************************
HAIKU
revellers playing
with monkeys at City Park
peace on their faces
Patrick Wafula
Peace Haiku, 2006
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
a lone monkey drinks
from a puddle on the roadside--
Kakamega forest
Patrick Wafula, Kisii in Nyanza
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
a monkey carrying a baby
snatches bread from a student --
picnic in Hell's Gate
Patrick Wafula, Hell's Gate
hot afternoon --
a monkey snatches a piece of biscuit
from my hand
Angeline Muthoki
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
monkey playground --
a brown carpet of pine
needles
Patrick Wafula, Arboretum Kukai 2008
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
scratching --
a monkey leans
on a broken branch
Andrew Otinga
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
a monkey appears
in the shade of a tree --
our biscuits!
Haiku and Photo from Isabelle Prondzynski
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missing the catch --
a monkey jumping from a tree
falls down
Khadijah Rajab
MORE
. Monkey haiku from Nairobi Park, January 2012 .
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. MORE
Monkey Haiku from Kenya
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Related words
***** WKD : Monkey (saru)
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