It’s nearly midnight, the last night of September, I can feel goose bumps sprouting out of my hairy black skin, the sound of a whirlwind is heard from a far, sweeping off unpegged clothes from their respective lines,Although the streets are empty, not everyone is asleep, homeless dogs are sniffing around bins of the local…
Tag: Poetry
Poetry is a type of literature, or artistic writing, that attempts to stir a reader’s imagination or emotions. The poet does this by carefully choosing and arranging language for its meaning, sound, and rhythm. Some poems, such as nursery rhymes, are simple and humorous.
Hello Little Sister 😊
Hello little sister, how’re you fairing on this summer, how’s everyone at home, I hope our old man is well, please say hi to mother, I’ve missed her too, it’s been a while we haven’t spoken via the phone but I’m okay,‘We’re trying’ you know, that’s been the most spoken phrase around this country so…
Which Way Your Majesty? 👑🤔
Good evening Your Majesty, how is Michael the Archangel doing? Please pass my greetings to him, tell him that I am eager to know what happened on that dreadful day of battle, when he fought against the serpent! But that’s a story for another day, tonight, I must admit that there’s fire on the mountain,…
Isabella 💌
Dear Isabella, It’s been a minute since we last spoke, I hope there’s no bad blood between us, I hope you’re still praying for me as you promised, I’ve been trying to reach you in the past one month but your phone has been off, I hope you received my voicemail, please find time to…
Not A Surprise If You Leave 🤔
You know, I’m not doubting the affection that you’ve always had for me, neither do I plan to ever leave you out in the cold, seated on the benches of true love, alone,
But sometimes I wonder how long will our paradise survive, how many hours will it take for you to shut the doors off when the sons of our able neighbours will come thirsting..?
How many times will I ever be forced to tame my ego, to swallow all my insecurities? How many days will I pretend to be just fine when they slow down and flirt with you by the roadside?
How long will it take for the world around us to adjust, will they ever stop whistling at you when you pass by? Where will I ever gain the courage to tell them that you aren’t my sister just to avoid the fate that befell Abraham?
THE LUSTFUL TOWN OF THE NORTH 🌇🤔
It’s a few hours past daybreak the sun is swelling on our faces, a normal working day in this side of East Africa,Ignitions of engines are heard murmuring, ready to throw the first attempt on land, the roads are dusty but the motivation is far away, in the school where these little ones are schooling,In…
My First Time On The Island 🏝️😊
For the first time in a period of more than two and a half decades, I can proudly say I finally set my foot on the historical island, the land that borders the great sea that was used by pirates in ancient years, back then,In a decorated trip that involved the newest wagon in town,…
A Tribute To You, Grandma 😔💔
Hello Grandma, I’m still in disbelief that you’ve already left us without a proper goodbye, it hurts to see you leave in such a high moment,When all of us are all grown, ready to face the world, mature enough to stand on our feet as we internalize the highs n lows of this life,We never…
The Teachers I Adored Back Then…😊
I know poetry is more interesting when we hide their identity, but if the readers can’t relate, I prefer we just mention their names, one by one, to allow them feel a moment…!First and foremost I want to give my sincere gratitude to one Mrs. Katola nicknamed as “Mwalimu wa Nasali” my kindergarten school teacher,She…
Little Strings of Poetry 