The Long-lasting Tree
All the days and forevermore.
Osayo lifted the religious gourd and hit it against the trunk of the huge tree thrice and then did the same on the ground. The avid congregation waited in silence. A cool breeze blew across the ground and above them who stood as far as a hundred meters away from the shrine. They quickly stood up and bowed respectfully to the Long-lasting Tree. Then they began hailing the names of their dead warriors. Osayo mentioned the names in quick succession while the women made ululations and the men and children shouted 'hail'. Great names such as Ajwang', Ramogi, Owiny, Nyamgondho, Magere, Ogalo, Apala, Apinja, Obura, Okumba, Seme, Bala, Dipirr, Gumba, Obita, Okelo, Dinga
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