THIS SADNESS – For Nana Gyan-Apenteng

This sadness
This sadness of seeing a different you
…smeared and draped in gold
…down to lean
Has drained some life out of me

This sadness
This sadness of seeing you alone
On your last bed
As a show for all who wish to
While adowa dancers and drummers display
Has left a gap deep down in my soul

For you were and are still that oak tree
With life filled with laughter and happiness
You were the life of every party
You were the Nana all were drawn to
A king by all standards
So I marvel at how you got to this you
This you who is so unknown even to me

Damirifa Due
Nana
Nante yie Nana! Nana Gyan-Apenteng eeei damirifa due
Due due ne amanehunu!
Amoafowaa Sefa Cecilia for Nana Gyan-Apenteng whose internment is on 4th October, 2025.