Baba, my deepest sympathy to this great lost. I never knew him, but 
when I visited his page I marveled at his creative ingenuity. One 
wonders what goes on in the minds of great artists. He seemed great 
comfortable with nature and his surrounding, and as you aptly describes 
he was one with mother nature.

So to Etu you are gone
the reality you create lives on
splattered in the walls of that thatched mud house
the mask that is etched on the tree stem
the creative spirit that surrounds the art village
always will be a reminder where you stand tall
you have a legacy we will remember as your call.


May God grant him eternal rest.

Rene


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From: Baba Jallow <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tue, Mar 25, 2014 10:20 am
Subject: [G_L] Elegy to Baboucarr Etu Ndow

Elegy to Baboucarr Etu Ndow  Can I write a poem for you EtuBut what 
poem can ever hope to sayWhat you were, what you are You who are now 
one with Mother Nature In this eternal moment of roaring silence? Can I 
write a poem for you EtuSay your words remain lyricsIn the songs of 
beautiful birdsSay your vision is dancing with the leavesUpon the trees 
of Art VillageSay your eyes still dance with lifeUpon the faces of your 
silent beauties?  Can I write a poem for you EtuOf the days you shared 
your work
So full of life
Say the future you saw so brightWill come to passIn this eternal moment 
of wailing silence? Can I write a poem for you EtuYou who are now one 
with Mother NatureBeautiful Mother Nature that nurtured you Beautiful 
Mother Nature that you nurtured Beautiful Mother Nature that forever 
cradles youBeautiful Mother Nature that forever smiles with youOn this 
quiet day that never ends? Can I write a poem for you Etu? Baba
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