After spending a few days in Addis, I was glad to return to Gonder. While driving out to the rural school of Shumarjie, I soaked in the scenery and decided to show my appreciation of the Amhara landscape.
Ode to Amhara
The land is a patchwork of brown and green
Teff swaying against the rolling foothill
It is the most beautiful I have seen
Gentle animals graze while farmers till
Bright young shepherds barefoot run to and fro
Women carry great loads with grace and ease
It is quite serene, it is bucolic
The amber sun beats down, the heat is slow
Shade is found under the acacia tree
I hate to leave, surely I'll be heartsick
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