"We the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, with so little, for so long, we are now qualified to do anything, with nothing" By Konstantin Josef Jireček, a Czech historian, diplomat and slavist.
Owl said had horns Threatened all birds with them One day,, oxpecker Decided to prove if owl Had horns or not Black bird came to owl His nephew and said ‘’can I shaved your hair’’ ‘’okay, but take care horns Are sharp edge and tip, it May cut or pierce you’’ ‘’I know ‘’ said oxpeckerl With cunning he shaved Touched horns gently Owl felt touch and said ‘’ Don’t touch horns It will harm you’’ ‘’I know’’ said oxpecker But continued to touch gently He found them soft and were ears Not horns as owl claimed oxpecker flew up and alarm ‘’ …… birds, birds, , , , …the other things are ears. The other things on owl head Are not horns but ears All birds swooped at owl head in mock Owl flew, flew and flew and all birds Were running after him in mock They cursed him ‘’ evil eye, evil eye…… Birds chased owl for whole until night Where they not see him For this owl stops to move in day But at night to avoid being mocked So came proverb, ..the other thing Are ears
PaanLuel Wël – Founder and Editor-in-Chief of PaanLuel Wël Media
PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a prominent news and commentary platform dedicated to covering the news, history, culture, literature, and socio-political affairs of South Sudan and the world. Established in July 2011, the website was born out of PaanLuel Wël’s vision to create a space for free expression and constructive dialogue during a pivotal moment in South Sudan’s history.
Through PaanLuel Wël Media, he has cultivated a vibrant intellectual forum that features a diverse range of voices, from poets, authors, and academics to activists, commentators, and community columnists. The platform is rooted in the belief that an informed and engaged citizenry is essential to the project of nation-building and social transformation.
PaanLuel Wël is a passionate advocate for the power of media to educate, empower, and connect people across political, ethnic, and generational divides. He is committed to fostering a culture of dialogue, tolerance, and inclusivity and is deeply invested in mentoring the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.
