Aka Anta! Aka Anta

She was beautiful to last. ane day, when she was ta fagot a stroll, she met a young prince who happened to snuff it by. The prince was actually handsome. When she setoff saw the prince she felt a strong sensation for him. So did the prince for her. They exchange pleasantries and search each others feelings forbidden. commonplace from then on they would go out together, until one day the prince revealed his uncoiled feelings to the princess. So since the princess had long et her heart for the prince, she didnt hesitate anymore and at in one case accepted his cut for her.One afternoon after their usual walk together, the deuce eng boardd in a most intimate conversation at a lower place the sweet-scented plants unploughed by the princess. Marring Magna, how lovely your flowers are, provided the flowers in our soil are far more beautiful and fragrant. None of those here could oppose with them. Really? Tell me where your kingdom is? Yonder in those parts where no mortals ca n go. After a teensy while more, the prince bade adieu with a sad look in his face. This prompted Marring Magna to request the prince the reason why. puff up its because the prince couldnt find the right words to explain himself. Well, because of what? What suck upms to be the trouble? the princess kept skins, suspecting something was wrong. l must return kinfolk, if not, I will not be able to return home to our kingdom anymore. I want very much(prenominal) to bring you along with me, but such is not permissible. Your benignant is not allowed in our kingdom. Thus, farewell, my love. Come back tonight will await for you here in the tend. Please, youll shape up back? Ill try, Marring Magna, the prince promised. It was close to midnight when the prince came. He was greeted by the princess who waited for him in slope the garden.They talked for hours and hours. Their conversation almost touched on every subject. all in all the cartridge clip, the princess wrapped herself tightly around the arms of the prince, never letting go. Suddenly, the prince stood up and announced, l must leave at once, Marring Magna Its about midnight. If dont depart at once I wont be able to return home. Stay put. barely I want you to remember youre the one love, as he threw a gentle kiss on the petal lips of Marring Magna. The princess tried to stop the prince as she grabbed his arms with all her might.She could not bear the fact his lover would void her. While tugging at each other, suddenly the prince disappeared and left his arms arse held teen the palms of Marring Magna. The princess was shocked at this that she runs quickly to a corner of the garden and buried the arms. A few days after, there sprouted a strange plant on the spot where she buried the arms. It had wide leaves but no branches. A few days more, the tree shed flowers, frequent thereafter, she would visit the plant. Then a few days later, it bore fruits in the place of its flowers.The fruits came in bun ches, each bunch looked like fingers set side by side and laid parallel to each other. These became known as the first banana fruits in the world. A very long time ago, in what is now the townsfolk of Cantina in Racial, there lived a char named Jamaican who was well-known not only to the people of her native town but also to those of the neighboring towns. She was greatly admired for her beauty and riches as she belonged to a rich family. But above all, she was very much loved and was highly respected by everyone for she possessed a king and generous heart.Charity was something inborn in her. Even as a little girl she would give kindly to each and every beggar who would pass by their house to ask for alms. She would also often go out of her way to invite the poor children in the trees to the house and let them mutant with her toys. As she grew up, she continued on with his charitable acts. It became a usual movie every Sunday morning when she came home after mass to see a long line of beggars, waiting for her at the foot of the stairs. With reach hands and an understanding heart, she would see to it that their needs are attended to.She would personally hand in food, toys, clothes, money and the like according to what each of them would ask from her. Her goodness was very much appreciated by her town twain who made her more endeared to them. Unfortunately, Jamaican was not as lucky in love as most other beautiful omen her age were who got married and had children. She didnt fall in love again when her first love got sick and died. She remained an old maid even after her parents have some(prenominal) died and was left alone in the house. Instead, she devoted her time and wealth fondness for the needy.To openly express their gratitude and respect she truly deserves as would be able to one as elderly a woman she has come to be regarded, people began addressing her as Aka Anta Aka woman and Anta which is short for Jamaican. Altogether, Aka Anta became m ore than just a name the name itself became a symbol of salvation to the needy. One Christmas day, like all previous Christmas, many poor folks flocked to the home of Aka Anta for the usual yuletide giveaways. Short of their expectations, Aka Anta was not by the open window for the first time in years.They called out to her but there was no reply, nor did anyone come to the window. They tried altogether to call out to her several times, but again there was no response. Anxious and all that, a number of them unconquerable to enter the house if anything was the matter. As the door opened, they see Aka Anta lying on the floor. Certain she was dead, the women began to scream, the men made the sign of the cross. There followed loud cry as they affectionately cried out her name, Aka Anta Aka Anta. The more they were moved to tears when they spy the gifts lying on the floor Aka Anta had prepared for them.x