CKK #53

Sankofa image from google dot come

The Sankofa symbol has been adopted as an important symbol in the African Diaspora to represent the need to reflect on the past to build a successful future. It is one of the most widely dispersed adinkra symbols, appearing in modern jewelry, tattoos, and clothing.
In Trinidad and Tobago, August 1st is observed and celebrated as Emancipation Day, a time of keen focus into the history and development of African heritage in our society.

Dear haiku friends, This is our fifty-third kukai.
I propose reflection as the theme - (reflection as it relates to the past in building successful futures. Since 'reflection ' is a theme you can write about it, without using the exact word as given. Send your one haiku, written in the style of your choice; via e-mail Have fun, be creative. Enjoy!

Example:-
bottle and spoon days-
now steelbands play Tchaikovsky
in our concert halls
--gillena cox


Deadline for sending entries is August 10th 2014
Deadline for sending votes is August 20th 2014

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Haiku#76………3pts
Haiku#34………2pts
Haiku#8………1pt

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much love
gillena