Night Terrors
…we were all told not to speak of it.
But in the night, these memories haunt, lips sealed, we see each other different.
Tag: tribalism
To Our Own Beat
These potholes, catch my heels’ heels in ways that make my knees fold, and all this, chanting, jumping up and down, is making me feel old. There was a time, when moving, grooving felt like fairy dusted gold, but tarmacing and hussling is making wrinkles start to show. There must be more, to these…
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…
Define And Conquer. Watch and Read.
Do not think that blind hate is not blind.
We must seek to define, what they try to divide.
The mirrors across the road.
I have the opportunity, once a month to ask people what they think about Kenya. It’s an anticipated pleasure. I was surprised by how much we agree on. Last night, there was a coincident of a sentiment that has been bouncing around my mind with it’s resonance. Our politicians represent us, reasonably accurately. As a…
This Is Kenya, Event Stats.
Last Two TIK editions have given us some statistics. Our Top Hates are: In First Place: Polititians 2nd: Traffic 3rd: Corruption and Tribalism Drew. Our top loves: 1st: The Kenyan People 2nd:The Women 3rd: Kenya itself 4th: The weather, the countryside, the diversity of Cultures and the good life all drew. So We love each…
Stand up. Watch and Read
Without you no one else perceives,
That you stood to burn for me.
Wetu
Tusikubali kuwa nyasi,
Ndovu zikipigania Udume.
I Have To.
…flowing milk down drainage pipes…