I’m on the cross Receiving my part of nails And ready to die for love Because I committed us on the altar Till death do us apart. Now it’s till…
One Day by Esther Naomi
I hope that one day, You’ll not stay online Because you’ve seen him online Staring at that blue tick Soaking your pillows Waiting for a text That never comes. …
Hope by Shera Muthoni
He carries hope, I mean, other than Hope, his wife, Hope that someday, his marriage illegal, He was finally going to exchange her for goats. He carries Hope, The…
Here I am by Maina Ann Njeri
Staring at the moon, From this dark room, Waiting for this kind of light, To brighten up my life. It’s okay not to be okay, Life happens so we say,…
Coffee and Cookie by Shera Muthoni
Two Cs in a pond, Born and raised in different grounding, Cookie’s daddy, Sugar. Sweet, her mama, Coffee, roasted for taste, but still a little harsh. Two Cs in…
Black Lives Matter – Viki
Black Lives Matter – Viki Before you point that gun, Remember I’m somebody’s son, I did not choose this colour, But I take pride in this culture. Black or white…
Di-Battle – Benny Wanjohi
Di-Battle – Benny Wanjohi I can feel I don’t do what I want Fighting I do what I don’t want I can feel The depth of my spirit Fighting For…
In a Flash – Paul Wambua
IN A FLASH Tick A woman wanders about As a young beauty She falls in love And marries Suits on gravidity She has children And goes into senility Withers away…
Better Tomorrow? – Susan Syondie
Better Tomorrow? – Susan Syondie I’m a worrier! I worry when my periods don’t come on time I’m not the kama mbaya, mbaya, type of girl I worry when…
Enslaved – Faith Chepchumba
Enslaved – Faith Chepchumba I am tired Of waiting for too long Too long away from home I have spent days Weeks and now months Away, missing my folks…