Elisha Namelessej Jansen..... Mahjoub Sherif The contemporary poet and teacher Mahjoub Sherif often writes in colloquial Arabic, mixing observations on everyday life and politics with love songs and poems for children. He has also been detained for long periods under Sudans military dictators. Even in the remote western desert prison at Shalla he continued writing lyrics that became songs of resistance. Many have been set to music by Mohammed Wardi. Poem by Mahjoub Sherif Hey, buffoon! Cling tightly! Beware falling apart! Beware and be alert! Bend your ears to every sign of movement Keep watch on your own shadow and, when the leaves rustle, Shut yourself off and keep still! Life is so dangerous, buffoon. Open fire! Bullets aimed at everything every word uttered every breeze passing without your permission My lord buffoon. Instruct the sparrows, the village lanterns, the towns windows, every whispering blade of grass to report to you. As police, let the ants infiltrate and build the security state Ask the raindrops to write their reports, Buffoon...
Posted on: Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:05:07 +0000
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