Emancipation
Emancipation is a poem exposing the backscenes of a writer’s mind. This scene depicted here is a battle between a writer, worn out by despair, and his exhausting project.
Poetry
Illusions: Ujana ni Moshi
A chest is drawn out, Unveiling a stack of wooden splint ‘munitions’ One is singled out from the dozens, And the chest drawn back to its cover It snaps in as if to cock a rifle, click click Now all systems are go, The thick match head stares onto its igniter, Fire is only a … Read more
Legend of the running man
Assignment: twenty-six miles on footHarrowing and tedious it seems, huhNo, piece of caake Watch the leaps and strides in slow-moAnd you misjudge it effortlessBut then step into the legend’s shoes Stride and leap like he doesFeel your heart thudPant and gasp for air Hold your pace and persistKeep movingLet your feet take on the miles … Read more
Smile
They say a smile is the curve that makes life straight Now, let me share with you this little sparkle Give me your minutes, a couple A genuine smile rarely comes by these days But when it does, it is the ultimate show of happiness Happiness emanating from within It’s the glitter of the human … Read more
A song of Old
Give me a song of old Let me listen to it Let me sing along it Let it drive away the cold Let it brighten the day I don’t mind sharing the story of how my first time listening to the muse felt The way it swept me off my feet Blew my mind and … Read more
But for Hope (It’s Not Over)
I will not pretend to understand much But permit me to share this with you It’s the uncertainties of life that make it beautiful We may plan how we want our day to be But guess what, it is the unplanned events that make up life We do not have much of a say in … Read more
It’s Over (Not Yet, Bado)
This is where I draw the curtains; my show is over This is where I quit my bargain. I’m tired of taking cover My happiness now does not depend on being in a rover Or the beauty of a lover It’s overwhelming this illness It has brought with it tones of loneliness Messed up … Read more
The Take Off
Hurt he felt, Love he felt more, a very thin line he had as the difference between the two feelings, The irony was just overwhelming writing became his way of expression with words as the heartbeat that fuelled his blood his blue blood, ink. He grew less verbal and more writal’ This words healed wounds … Read more
The Grand Culture
It sways and swervesManouvers the potholed dusty roadLike a speed car on its favorite race roadA bounce and a slight haltA long press onto the honkTo announce its arrival Touts cling on it from every sideWith a grip as firm as the claws of a feasting tickFlexing around like the inflatable ghosts of HalloweenOr inflatable … Read more