Is black always black? And is white always white? Can black be white And white black? Nelson Mandela,Black Pardoned his White aggressor William Wilberforce, White Championed dignity for Blacks. Behind bars, are blacks and whites A dying man in need of a transplant Black or white, he’ll gladly accept aid Hence, ‘one can be white… Continue reading Black Or White?
I’ll Confess
Like a heartbeat, it’s there constantly A bombing voice at times, yelling Whispering in intervals, disturbingly But there, questioning, imploring ‘Stop!’ I shout. No point and I know it Why? I ask but I sure know I shouldn’t have, wasn’t prudent It was a soul like you and me. ‘Young and busy’, was my explanation … Continue reading I’ll Confess
‘I Love You’
Be the shoulder I can lean on Lend an ear to my troubled mind Wipe my desperate tears Massage my exhausted back Don’t just say the three-letter word Relieve me of dishwashing As I change our son’s diapers Iron our clothes as I set the table Give me the thrill of a home-prepared meal One… Continue reading ‘I Love You’
Changed Lens
“Miss Emma Kimani, from Kenya, Africa, the stage is all yours.” I adjusted my glasses. Thank goodness, I had my lens changed. Before, everything looked quite blurred. A couple thousand people from all walks of life, including presidents,looked up with expectation. My free, African dress felt a little tight. I represented the African people. A… Continue reading Changed Lens
Dilemma
I had barely started school In broad daylight, he left Felt stuck and burdened By his very own offspring, But does one get to choose? Like an expectant mother, I waited for he who sired me My first role model then I would learn how to be a man His approval meant the world. Still,… Continue reading Dilemma
Longing
In the stinking abandoned hut, he drags His mat bed assuming a new, ugly shape Mice go through at will, his faithful pals Like a snail, he shoulders his shell of woes For indeed, no option is given- none whatsoever What’s his worth, his fate, they wonder. One meal a day, just to keep him… Continue reading Longing
I Know Better
Through my folks, I learnt That they’re not like me- light, Brilliant, exposed and out-going That they’re doomed and cursed Ignorance led me to hate that which I didn’t fully comprehend My history lesson made it worse For ages, this had been the norm That few indeed questioned. My neighbor enjoyed teasing Keila, ‘A Monkey… Continue reading I Know Better
Life Spring
Leah breathed her last all alone in the pool, dressed in her favorite green swimsuit. She floated there as if gazing at something sparkling from beneath the water. I found her. We shared a room. I yelled hysterically for help as I jumped into the water in my pajamas. She was on the deep end.… Continue reading Life Spring
Lolla
When Laisy found a door halfway opened, she took it as a sign. She was welcome. No second thoughts. And so did Lolla. So, they met there by chance. For Laisy, anywhere was better than being at home. It just felt right. Right in every way: no fancy murals, family pictures or bright colours. No… Continue reading Lolla
Brian
Sarah had known him for some time now and something was terribly wrong. He had definitely changed. Some believed it was for the better but, others for the worse. For Sarah, his change affected her personally- in a good and bad way. She no longer felt small or weird in his eyes or in anybody’s… Continue reading Brian