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Burundi: Bernisse Shemaza
A poem to capture the spirit of each competing nation in the 2012 Games. The poem for Burundi, Come and Live with Me by Diomede Niyonzima, is read by Bernisse Shemaza.
The poem for Burundi, Come and live with me by Diomède Niyonzima, advocates peace in a country with a history of unrest and was translated by David Shook and Claude Nikondeha. The poem is read by Bernisse Shemaza, who came to Scotland with her children and works as a supply teacher for maths.
Poetry 2012 - The Written World, creating a unique picture of the nations of the world in verse.
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Wed 27 Jun 2012
05:28
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
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