Linguistic harmony
27 September 2015
JIMMY AWAGL
An entry in the 2015 Rivers Award
for Writing on Peace & Harmony
Vernacular
A traditional language
Linking different tribes
For a common understanding
As a mode of harmony
Creole
A mixed language
Linking different cultures
For a mutual understanding
As a mode of harmony
Lingua franca
A trade language
Linking multiethnic community
For a common understanding
As a mode of harmony
Pidgin
A simplified language
Linking different societies
For a communal understanding
As a mode of harmony
English
A formal language
Linking different races
For a collective understanding
As a mode of harmony
Well said Jimmy. Reminds me of Annemarie Wanamp and Helen Vetunawa's lectures here at UoG.
Posted by: Samantha D Kusari | 02 October 2015 at 05:00 PM
Angra ka kaima di ne....wakai we.
Posted by: Philip G Kaupa | 30 September 2015 at 09:11 PM