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Month: July 2026

365 Days of Poetry

POEM #13

31 Jul 20263 Aug 2026 Nancy AtienoLeave a comment

If you see my boystell them their mother is still trying.Tell them Zion is not lostonly the road is longer.My arms remembers their small bodiesmore than they remember how to rest.Tell them I still pause the movie for themand I chase their running feet in every dream.Tell them I broke trying to hold usthat I… Continue reading POEM #13

365 Days of Poetry

POEM #12

30 Jul 20263 Aug 2026 Nancy AtienoLeave a comment

One day we'll meet each other on the streets. I'll smile, because one time we happened.We may not talk, but you'll know,good or bad, you played a part in who I became.And that will be enough for me.

365 Days of Poetry

POEM #11

29 Jul 202625 Jul 2026 Nancy AtienoLeave a comment

Silence. The room commands,The walls stare in silence,The lights marvel at my eyes,Seductive and sensual.I bite my lower lipAnd close my eyes. Slowly,I'm lost in my own world.He stares and sighs,Then holds my neck,Slowly slipping his other handUnderneath my bra-less body.I feel his lips on mine,His beards tease my chin.I want to feel like a… Continue reading POEM #11

365 Days of Poetry

POEM #10

28 Jul 202625 Jul 2026 Nancy Atieno4 Comments

No one cares No one cares that you walk wounded. That you walk around, bleeding. They'll stop just long enough to stare and whisper, then they'll remember they have other important things to do. The world has mastered perfectly the art of walking past these wounds. No one cares. Your grief is only yours. It… Continue reading POEM #10

365 Days of Poetry

POEM #9

27 Jul 202624 Jul 2026 Nancy AtienoLeave a comment

Should you have the chance to read my eulogy, Don't stand and lie to them that I was perfect.Don't tell them that I always knew how to love. Tell them how I was stubborn and rude.I will not hold that against you.Tell them how I gave you a hard time.How we argued even about little… Continue reading POEM #9

Love and Relationships · Poems

Ego

27 Jul 2026 Nancy AtienoLeave a comment

Here we are,Two hearts,Yearning for each other,Craving for each other’s warmth,Dying to love each other,But, neither is willing to say it,Ego is one hell of a drug.

365 Days of Poetry

POEM #8

26 Jul 202623 Jul 2026 Nancy AtienoLeave a comment

Should I die and be buried today,I want you to lower my casketinto the ground,so you can let me downone last time.Don't be too careful with the wood.You've held my heartwith far less care.Stand close enoughto hear the ropes strainWith a body too heavyFrom carrying us both.Listen to the soundOf a love finally Letting go.Don't cry… Continue reading POEM #8

365 Days of Poetry

POEM #7

25 Jul 202623 Jul 2026 Nancy Atieno1 Comment

Forgive my shaking voiceAnd my trembling hands.For I love to writeMore than speak. Words betray meWhen they come out of my mouth.They try to hide,They become strangers to me. Yet when I write,All my feelings show.Ink has never asked meTo be brave.Paper has never interrupted me.It has always waited,Patient enoughTo hear every version of my… Continue reading POEM #7

365 Days of Poetry

POEM #6

24 Jul 202624 Jul 2026 Nancy Atieno2 Comments

Here's the best thing about growing older,And I don't mean moving from one age to another,I mean growing into yourself. Nothing bothers you as much.You feel lighterAnd want to hold nothing against anyone.You live every dayBecause you remember the daysYou sulked and cursed and didn't want to wake up. You know tomorrow is not promised,So… Continue reading POEM #6

365 Days of Poetry

POEM #5

23 Jul 202623 Jul 2026 Nancy Atieno2 Comments

His feet shuffleAt the same paceMy heart beats. I dare not turn around. The skies have given usEnough darknessTo keep us strangers.And enough silenceTo feed every fear. Now faster. My heartGiving away my hiding place. My courage betrays me,And I almost give in. I turn my headIn fear. He stares backIn fear. I whisper a… Continue reading POEM #5

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Disclaimer: All the poems published on this blog are my original works unless otherwise stated. The opinions expressed in the poems are solely mine and do not reflect the opinions of any organizations or individuals I may be associated with. I hold the copyright to all the poems published on this blog, and any unauthorized use or reproduction of my poems is strictly prohibited. I also reserve the right to edit or remove any poems or comments that I deem inappropriate or offensive. By accessing my blog, you agree to these terms and conditions.

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