Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar Posted May 30, 2009 I was at Indigo bookstore the other day. I was reading about a new book about the continent of Afrika, when I came across this following quote in the Soomaali chapter of that book. That chapter was filled anecdotal and humourous pieces about Soomaalis. The quote: Apart from war, camels and themselves, Soomaalis love poetry. Unsurprisingly their poetry is largely about love, war, camels and themselves. Camels come top. So are you one of those Soomaalis the author is describing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ducaysane Posted May 30, 2009 I love somali poetry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar Posted May 30, 2009 Camels come top la yaabanahay. Soomaalida qaarkood doorooyinka amaanaan, which the author didn't realize, I guess. Diiq maxaas yiri -- kuukuu Dooro maxaas tiri -- kiikii Saas camal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kool_Kat Posted May 30, 2009 I took some test on FB about 'Aqoontaada Afka Soomaaliga'! Hade ma'anaa inta kasheegi karo wexey igu dheheen...Anigii dhan xishood...Ok ok, the exact result aan helay waa kan: 'Your Somali is in the same league as Cilmi Boodhari & Dhoodaan, you can produce your own gabayo and mahamaahyo or halqabsi'... 'Hooyaaleeyee hooyaaleeyee hooyeeeeee' anoo maraayo aa sheeko kale iga soo dhexgashay alifaadeyda..Hada kadib buuq iyo qalin inaa is daba wado waaye...But of course, MMA aa marqaati ii eh in poetry qori karo... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar Posted May 30, 2009 Kuuseey, marqaati beelee xaa kusoo jeediye xiligaan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kool_Kat Posted May 30, 2009 Adi xaakusoo jeediyay? Marqaati xaa ii beel siinee? Aloow marqaati la'aan hana dhigin... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar Posted May 30, 2009 Ani cirfiid ahay oo ma seexdi, ee seexo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatB Posted May 30, 2009 somali poetry = some old guy mumbeling something, how can u understand it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herer Posted May 30, 2009 For me I consider Somali Poetry A Gun.It defends the rights in clan disputes.it defends the clans honor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naxar Nugaaleed Posted May 30, 2009 lol @ camels come up on top. the malleability, if i can use that, makes it nearly impossible for novices to understand somali poetry, hopefully one day... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
