You’ve taughtMe so much; How to lowerMy expectations, How to loveWithout question, How to giveWithout expecting, How to be gratefulWithout receiving, How to listenWithout speaking my mind, How to stand on the sidelinesWhen you need space, How to be patientWhen shunned, How to not hold toAny promise you make, You’ve taught meHow to loveThe imperfect… Continue reading You’ve Taught Me So Much
Month: July 2022
Heaven is Open
What if we had days when our loved ones would pop by and visit? I can imagine my father almost last in line because he was always quiet He’d smile and raise his hand when Gabriel calls his name He’d walk tall as he was and turn back at the guy behind him You’re almost… Continue reading Heaven is Open
I Miss Them
I miss them.Their smiles, their laughter.I miss the convos.The phone calls and message tones.I miss every one of them. I miss them.Days when having nothing meant everything.I miss the days when maika meant the world to us.Khuhu’s black sufuria was never empty,And ingoho was the order of the day. I miss them.I miss home above… Continue reading I Miss Them
Wait
Wait. Please wait.I have something else to offer.I’m not just stubborn and emotional.There’s more to me than what I said.No, what I showed you.I have something else to offerSo please don’t walk away yet. Wait. Please wait.I can be sweet. It depends with how you treat me.I am patient when you’re ready to give me… Continue reading Wait
This Generation
We’ve made it a norm these daysI’m not worried telling you about my previous relationshipI was with baba ShiroYou met me while breaking it off with Jamaa wa PradoSo I don’t care much about you and bibi ya Mbugua.Last I checked I was sure Maureen was your girlBut you told me she wasn’tShe was just… Continue reading This Generation
Don’t Fall For Me
“I don’t like drama”“I’m shy but I talk when I’m comfortable around you”“I’m an introvert”“It will take time before you know the real me”These are my favorite lines on our first date. Don’t fall for them.Because I can give you hell when I wantI don’t know how to keep my mouth shutI nag and cry… Continue reading Don’t Fall For Me
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