Ben S. Bamba

To Marita and her family please know that you have our deepest sympathy and that are prayers are with you during these trying times. Just having recently gone through the lost of a love one I know how important it is for you to have support from family and friend. Please know that if there is anything that you need we are there for you.

This message is for the big family of Tata Ben who is fortunate to have had a great brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Tata Ben left a legacy of knowledge, love and oneness you all cherish. At this difficult time, I express my deep sympathy to everyone especially to Marita, my friend and colleague.

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

I love you and I miss you Tata.

I never had the opportunity to meet you and upon reading all your accomplishments and hearing your family talked so lovingly about you, not knowing you personally is one of the greatest losses in my life.

We pray for the soul of our dear grandfather. We miss you Tata.