Orphan’s voices lift to the stars
can’t keep feet from moving
notes merge harmonious
large is the circle of our song
mimicking children’s motions
I don’t want the song to end
laughter young and old
fills the skies
tired we sit on mats
our hearts still singing
as we do crafts
Jesus is smiling
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color butterfly
children want to dance in the sky
coffee filter art
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The video sharing the beauty of the Acholi culture.
I know that these children at Mercy Home have come from hard and lonely places. We are greeted each day with smiles of love and welcome and we end the day Dancing!
Enjoy the A to Z challenge this month!
Im also tagging on to Poets United prompt April. Spring and April give cause to dance with the blossoms.
penned in moon dust 
It’s interesting how a people with so little can be so happy. They are richer than they even know, aren’t they? I’m enjoying your series very much. 🙂 Be sure to drop by for a look at the letter “D” (dogs)in my A2Z series, Art Sketching through the Alphabet! Happy a2zing, my friend!
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Awesome! 🙂
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I woke up to smiles everyday. I was asked why I would want to give up what I have to live in Uganda. Bright faces and dance parties are 2 main reasons!
Cant wait to see your doggies.
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‘I don’t want the song to end’…this is a wonderful moment of making a memory to be cherished forever….love the video Leslie, such joyful rhythm!
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Sooo beautiful
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Thanks for dropping by my blog today
Much love…
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A lovely reminder that joy can be found in the simple things.
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Your poem depicts such fun. It’s nice to witness joy in those who have suffered much.
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I love your poetry. The orphans are a special group….that smile says it all.
“Female Scientists Before Our Time”
Shells–Tales–Sails
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I like how the movements are in the music. Is it an everyday or an Easter celebration?
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That was a lovely poem. Thanks for sharing.
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May this song go on and on and on….. beautifully penned!
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Oh Leslie, you made it to Uganda! I know you wanted to. Awesome. I can imagine how being there fills your heart. It has always amazed me, the joy African children have, when they have suffered so much.
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Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News.
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Songs and smiles and butterflies…such sweetness despite great suffering.
Poppy
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How deliciously joyful! Something good to set against the evils in the world.
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