Stay. No, leave.Please don’t.Stay.No, I’m okay. Go. I changed my mind.Don’t leave me.I love you.I’ve always loved you.I can’t stop loving you. I’m fighting with my egoIt’s a battle I’m worried I’ll lose. Please stay. I want you here.I’m complete with youPlease stay. I’m sorry.I’ve pushed you away so many times. No, go.Mmmh,Whatever, It’s your… Continue reading Stay
Everyone Misses The Old Me
Everyone misses the old meI miss her tooI miss the old me that used to smileThe old me that was strong with styleI miss the woman who went the extra mile Everyone misses the old meI miss her tooThe woman who laughed and lovedThe woman who hugged and never judgedRight now she feels shoved and… Continue reading Everyone Misses The Old Me
I’ll Meet You There
Hey!I heard you’re on your way.Finally made it through the rough road,It wasn’t easy, I know,But, I promise I’ll meet you there.Once I’m done with my chores,I’ll meet you there.I wrote you a letter.I hope it made its way to you.How is it over there?I miss you.I truly do.I pray I meet you there, finally.There’s… Continue reading I’ll Meet You There
There’s This Woman I Know
There’s this woman I know,She lives deep inside me.She is brave and beautifulShe is smart and confidentShe is a woman you want to meetShe does not hate and she loves to eat. There’s this woman I knowShe lives deep inside meShe hates to come outBut she loves to liveShe is easy to forgiveAnd stands by… Continue reading There’s This Woman I Know
Self Love
I can’t forget Min Ochieng’. Who can? Her voice commanded silence. You could tell anytime she passed because the earth trembled. The other day I saw her squeezing through the busy market and it was hilarious. Everyone mumbled as she passed. The few unlucky ones, whose eyes met hers, always landed a question that suggested… Continue reading Self Love
You’ve Taught Me So Much
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
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
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