It is not the love of our neighbour, it is not the love of mankind, which upon many occasions prompts us to the practice of those divine virtues. It is a stronger love, a more powerful affection, which generally takes place upon such occasions; the love of what is honourable and noble, of the grandeur, and dignity, and superiority of our own characters.
of love and action
- Post author By Miss Abdallah
- Post date June 17, 2015
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By Miss Abdallah
Cynthia Abdallah grew up in Kenya.
She is the author of the poetry collection, 'My six little fears' released on Sep 18, 2020.
Her work has appeared in numerous online magazines and in print. These works include: Poems and Short stories in The Tokyo Poetry Journal-Japan, Kwani Uchaguzi edition 8-Kenya, Ake review, Kalahari Review-Kenya, Nalubaale Review -Uganda, Quailbell Magazine-USA, Active Muse-India and Bodies and Scars anthology by Ghana Literary Journal.
Links to interviews:
Nation Newspaper
https://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/weekend/abdalla-publishers-do-not-ask-for-poetry-manuscripts-2732902
https://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/weekend/beyond-the-surly-clouds-a-tribute-to-my-grandmother-3265824
Punkwrite:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1qzM7_agFg&t=483s
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