Baldeh,
     You wrote, "through historical narratives, verse  and even prose, we can 
attempt to document the life of the city for future  generation."
 
     The fact that your poem evokes many pleasant  memories of growing up in 
Banjul, and does appeal to a lot of people, makes  it all the more important 
that the rich historical and cultural tapestry that is  indeed Banjulian, 
should be relived and shared over and over again. 
 
     And not only in Banjul, but in the other towns and  villages where a 
vivid portrayal of the culture and lives of the people can  make us all share in 
the experience, that is uniquely Gambian.  
 
     Our societies are transforming very rapidly, and  with it our cultures 
and mores are dying slowing. This is where the  challenge is, to use our 
creative abilities to bring all the memories back. 
 
     Imagine growing up in Banjul, and after decades of  a long absence, to 
walk the streets of Banjul hardly seeing someone you know.  This indeed has 
deprived the capital of its former vibrancy. 
 
     Just for the fun of it, and to relive the  experience again, maybe we 
should under the heading "Banjul Epitaphs,"   give account of anecdotal 
experiences in the city that brings alive its culture  and history. And may be, people 
who are much older can dig deeper. Look  forward to reading the many 
insightful stories. 
 
      Rene    

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