How am I comfortable with this? How can I feel alone, even with you right here? How is it that I'm cuddling myself while you sleep next to me? Why is it so hard for me to walk away? Why am I so scared of losing you? How can I bear the thought of being… Continue reading Silent Solitude
R.I.P Njambi
Dear Njambi, While our hearts break at your passing, we find comfort knowing you're finally at peace. The long and courageous battle you waged with your health has come to an end, and you can now rest, free from pain and struggle. Your spirit, however, will forever remain a force in our lives. Legends, like… Continue reading R.I.P Njambi
Longing for You
Every moment, every breath, your name is in my mind, on my lips. In the quiet and the chaos, it's you I always find. The world feels empty when you are gone, and shadows form where light should be. I miss you deeply, achingly, wishing you were here with me. Your presence haunts my thoughts.… Continue reading Longing for You
Intentional Love
You're more than just my lover, You are my best friend, A deeper connection blooms. Our talks, a safe space Where vulnerabilities unfold, Secrets shared. Knowing you're my confidant, A comfort that washes over me. This love we have, A conscious choice, A garden we tend together. Honesty the foundation, Trust the water that nourishes… Continue reading Intentional Love
Our Home Awaits
The thought of living with you fills me with such immense excitement that it almost feels unreal. It's been a dream I've held close for so long, and now that it's becoming a possibility, a touch of nervousness has crept in alongside the joy. As we've been discussing apartments and searching for the perfect place,… Continue reading Our Home Awaits
A Path to Healing
The path to better lies within your grasp, A choice to hold, a burden to unclasp. Soften your heart, let healing light reside, Release the pain, the hate, and step outside.No longer let their darkness hold you fast, Release their grip, let go of what has passed. For those who caused you pain, find words… Continue reading A Path to Healing
Apart
Each passing day feels like a year without you. The echoing silence of the night and the lonely days make my heart ache for your touch. I miss the embrace that used to chase away all my sad days and I crave to feel your skin against mine. Yet, even in this distance, your presence… Continue reading Apart
Forever Yours
There's this sudden shift in the air that wasn't there before. Perhaps it's me finally understanding the depths of your feelings, or maybe it's our connection growing stronger with each passing day. Whatever the reason, I find myself loving and looking forward to our conversations; feeling the love you express growing within me. Your thoughts,… Continue reading Forever Yours
The Broken Poet
My pen finds its way as I write.In my solitude I express my words.Words I can’t convey.My heart unveils what my mouth fails.Through ink and paper, i write.I let out my truth in detailIn these silent lines and verses.For i am a silent poetWith words so loud.Behind this quiet face,I weave tales as complex as… Continue reading The Broken Poet
An African Girl
The clouds open. I can taste my salty tears. I clutch my bellyAnd adjust my tattered lesso. My legs fail to keep to our priorAgreement and refuse to carryMy heavy body. I drag them in disagreementAnd pull the sand along. Wuon Okoth staggers past meAs if attempting toDisfigure my swollen belly. I put my soaked… Continue reading An African Girl
Nancy Atieno's Notes 