By Soultana Imagine boundless dunes Piles of ebony sand Under a glowing moon Illuminating the land From which tents arise Colorful, diverse in size People diverse in color All bound by family ties Watch the sand changing sheets To get covered in a golden veil As the sun rises to greet The squinting faces…
Category: Western Africa
A Mauritanian Celebration
By Soultana Left cheek pressed to a warm pillow, I woke up to the absence of light outside the window facing me. It took me a little while to remember where I was because this wasn’t my room. It was a weekend which meant I was at grandma’s; it was customary for my extended family…
