ethiopiawi contradiction
17 August, 2007 | No comments | Category: I.dentity, poetry
duty-bound. respectful
seeks societal approval
leYlugnta
reserved. secretive
not loudly vocal. restrained
passionately “ethiopian” or “…”
release politico-emotional static, infra-radiation
righteous
deeply proud
iffy dialouge, choose debate
or silence
More…
humility, respect for elders
sharing, caring
giving. loving
Sacrificing everything.
Generous. faithful
Courteous. Polite

“the other”?…?
self-interested
image obsessed
peer-pressurable
americanizing. rebellious
rigid identity conception
identity conflicted
obedient
concerned and attentive
fulfills obligations
dedicated. responsible
beYlugnta
loyalty, loyal stubbornness
long term connections
conservative
traditionalist, respect for old wisdom
blocked view. Vain
uneasy about “the other”, uninterested?
investing in others
community. Family
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