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And Back Again

Posted on November 19, 2022 By rayawambui 3 Comments on And Back Again
And Back Again

…the ever present threat that brought me is not over.

I beg to excuse myself, to the bathroom, to check my phone.

Kenyan Mind, Poetry, Woman in the Two Thousands

A Comfy Spot To Sleep In.

Posted on January 8, 2020 By rayawambui No Comments on A Comfy Spot To Sleep In.
A Comfy Spot To Sleep In.

When I get off the bike a conclave of touts pounce around me. I hold my stance, they posture but don’t push or pull me. The odd thing, though not unusual, is that there are only two cars there, one bus or jav and one minivan; matatu.

Journaling, Kenyan Mind

Resist

Posted on November 13, 2017 By rayawambui No Comments on Resist

Buy based on principles, thereby effecting influence, where it is most likely to cause attention.

Journaling, Kenyan Mind

But, That’s Not What They Were Fighting For

Posted on August 25, 2015 By rayawambui 1 Comment on But, That’s Not What They Were Fighting For

with their husbands names,
hidden under their teeth…

Kenyan Mind, Poetry, Woman in the Two Thousands

The Patience For Inspiration/ Will You Judge?

Posted on July 28, 2015 By rayawambui 12 Comments on The Patience For Inspiration/ Will You Judge?

. The morality of victim is always called into question. I think my story, can easily be summed up as ‘alijipeleka’

Journaling, Kenyan Mind, Woman in the Two Thousands

Growing Up. Part 2. Hair and Love

Posted on February 25, 2014 By rayawambui 2 Comments on Growing Up. Part 2. Hair and Love

Acceptance, and especially self acceptance can be hard to come by. More often than not, people will point out things that differentiate you from them. As you get older, it becomes easier to stand by your own principles and decisions. The full list of ways that I feel blessed to have grown up is: 1….

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Journaling, Kenyan Mind, Uncategorized, Woman in the Two Thousands

Growing Up. Part 1. Conversation and Patience

Posted on February 22, 2014 By rayawambui 2 Comments on Growing Up. Part 1. Conversation and Patience

I am forced to admit, that I am quite a sporadic writer. I woke up the other morning, at three thirty, jumped out of bed and scrambled for a pen and lots of paper. I had to write about growing up, something I am suddenly very happy I’ve managed to do. Perhaps, one day, when…

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Journaling, Kenyan Mind

Journey To Mali P3, Kenyan Timing

Posted on November 23, 2013 By rayawambui 2 Comments on Journey To Mali P3, Kenyan Timing

So, this  morning I was scheduled to fly to Bamako Mali, as you must already know. I missed my flight. Having spent the night fretting about what I may forget and have I got everything I need, that I managed to forget what may well have been the most important thing: my phone on silent….

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I Have To.

Posted on June 6, 2012 By rayawambui No Comments on I Have To.

…flowing milk down drainage pipes…

Kenyan Mind, Poetry

Mkokoteni

Posted on April 9, 2012 By rayawambui No Comments on Mkokoteni

It stands offering these timeless delights.
Although, itself not entirely upright.

Kenyan Mind, Poetry

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