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
12 replies on “WHEN SHAME TAMES”
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I am so glad I found your beautiful blog. You are such an inspiration.
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Sigh, shame pays the price for understanding one’s subconscious habits and insecurities.
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I couldn’t agree with you more. Blessings to you and yours.
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Oops…
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Yes, oops! Embarrassing huh?
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It sounds like a dream you had I love it
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Thank you dear Sheldon. Blessings.
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A powerful lesson Cecilia! Sometimes we are too quickly wounded.
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Yes, many times we are. And we realise too late our fault.
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Yes, you are so right!
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🙂
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