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Sunday, 15 May 2011

Jimmy Cliff..many rivers to cross.

Posted by Dawna at 20:08

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ChilledLeo24 May 2011 at 21:36
Words spoken from experience love this song!!!
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Dawna: As a Writer and Blogger, I have a keen interest in the African Diaspora, Women's rights (with a focus on developing countries) Culture and Politics. I also explore and review music from across the diaspora in my exploration of culture, and expression. Ultimately, my blog is my space to talk about things that matter to me. It's my voice. I'm a Londoner, but I'm also a citizen of the World..as are you. We make this world what it is, for better or for worse.

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It doesn’t matterIf you don’t have the latest shoes.
Or the newest outfit.
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It doesn’t matter if you’re not the prettiest, or the most handsome.
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Are you ready to leave??...there's more to see !!! Have you checked out my older posts?? I hope you've enjoyed my Blog - thoughts - music - poems.. Each post has been created with much care - thought and love and I truly hope you have found something for you - wherever you are in you life right now - and whichever part of the world. Words and music can unite us like nothing else can - at the very least they can jolt our passions - ignite our minds - insipre us in some way - get us talking - remind us it's ok to be ... flawed... it's ok to be ...us!. I've enjoyed speaking to you. Please remember - your comments are always welcome - It takes 2 to build a relationship! - much love .. Come again soon...Dawnax