REMEMBRANCE OF CHRISTMAS [PART 3]

CHAPTER 3

REMEMBRANCE OF CHRISTMAS

          In the sixties in Guyana was going through a period of political unrest.  There was protest, rioting looting and thousands of workers were on strike. There were food shortages and many houses and business were burnt to the ground.  These were frightening times for children. My aunt Yvonne whom we lived with then also was on strike.  My brother and I had gone to live with her while; our parents were away in Ghana West Africa.

          Therefore I will always remember the sad rainy day when the miracle of Christmas came rippling into our world.  Our aunt Yvonne came bursting into our bedroom dancing and flouncing.  Flouncing is a traditional dance step in Guyana, preformed mainly during the Christmas season.

          Suddenly while flouncing away with the majesty of Christmas Aunt Yvonne raised the hem of skirt and out flew a toy.  Then with one, more whirl and toss of the hem of her skirt out flew another toy.  To my brother and I these were the best of gifts of the season, nothing else mattered.  Our hearts were so content it would not have mattered if we received no new gifts.  We were completely satisfied.  Her dance of an angle flowing with joy and Peace lifted our hearts with promise and happiness.

          I remember Christmas.
Also featured on this blog is the Painting” Jazz” This painting I did in 1993 in collaboration with my son Marlon Jerome, who is a talented sketch artist. This art can be seen on Saatchiart.com or you may contact me directly if you have interest in this painting.  Should you search art on Saatchiart.com please enter my last name i.e. Abbensetts.

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