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An African culture, with long tradition
Upheld & maintained, proudly African
Vow of chastity, preserved & protected
Well groomed Maanyo, made parents proud
Decorated in beads, sparkling traditional look
Jinglings & swinging, long beads called “Yoroo”
Her head adorned, in special planting style braids
A jet black wrapper, a “Faanifingo”
Purposeful house freshener
Offering her smiles, the silent treasure
Newly wed wife, even the earth worship her step
Traditional utensils paraded, parents’ greatest gifts
Ushered in “Sondingo”, bribe’s secret abode
A traditional archive, best known to them
Vowed to be kept secret, for posterity to harness
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Elderly women converged, matrimonial advice heap
Adhering to advice, happy matrimonial success recorded
Affectionate words coined, Nkoto and Mbaring
Reasons of such, a mark for respect
A group tasked, jolting your memory
Making you cry, bidding their farewell
Missing your family and friends, created a vacuum in memory
Tears now flow,remembering this day for life.