Shame always tames
I went for a walk
In a very unfamiliar place
With mouths which spoke in earthly tongues
Feeling lost and paranoid
Then I heard “nyini!”
I frowned
II
What does this person mean?
“Nyini?”
Could that be a name of an animal?
Could that mean they want to kill me
Could that mean a mean insult?
Could this be an aim for shame?
Like a wounded lion I sharpened my senses
Hurrying, then I heard it again
“Nyini!” This time louder
III
I gathered momentum
Raced to the body with the uncontrollable tongue
And said now tell me “nyini”
And I will make sure you become “nyini”
He repeated it and I punched him hard
Many voices raced to me
All shouting “nyini!”
Now scared, I shouted back
Then a familiar voice asked
“What is going on dear?”
I told my host about their disrespect
He laughed and explained
“Nyini” is “you” in their mother tongue
Shame tapped and tamed me
Amoafowaa Sefa Cecilia (c) 2014
I am so glad I found your beautiful blog. You are such an inspiration.
LikeLike
Sigh, shame pays the price for understanding one’s subconscious habits and insecurities.
LikeLike
I couldn’t agree with you more. Blessings to you and yours.
LikeLike
Oops…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, oops! Embarrassing huh?
LikeLiked by 1 person
It sounds like a dream you had I love it
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you dear Sheldon. Blessings.
LikeLike
A powerful lesson Cecilia! Sometimes we are too quickly wounded.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, many times we are. And we realise too late our fault.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, you are so right!
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLike