One common line in Walaloo translates roughly to: "The stick I held is now heavy; let younger hands try to lift the sky."
Reflecting the Oromo worldview, these poems often reference Waaqa (God) and the belief in the continuity of the spirit. walaloo gaddaa
Walaloo Gaddaa reminds us that governance is not just about power; it is about poetry. It insists that the law must have a heart. One common line in Walaloo translates roughly to: