The year is 2021. The place is the Nairobi safari park hotel. No curfews. No facemasks. No hand sanitizers. Just the population relishing a corona-free atmosphere of…… Read more “A Stolen Moment”
Love’s Usury
The brief pause between us opened my mind and I slowly began to see Clearly, you felt numb but still made me think that I held the…… Read more “Love’s Usury”
Caged in Consternation
The clock strikes 3 am, and you are still awake, tossing and turning on your bed like a slithering snake. Not because you are sleep deprived but…… Read more “Caged in Consternation”
A Note To My Son
Image by Adrian McDonald I can’t imagine the joy I would have, holding you in my arms for the first time. My heart will be pumped with…… Read more “A Note To My Son”
Thirsty For You
Image by Urban Visuals Her eyes roam the room, occasionally resting on people she knows. She doesn’t make an effort to approach any of them. Instead, she…… Read more “Thirsty For You”
Dear Future Husband
Dear future husband, I don’t know you yet, and maybe we haven’t met, but I wonder if you know how long I have been waiting for you.…… Read more “Dear Future Husband”
There Is an X in Exes
There is an EX in Exes. There is the fire and the calm. There is the servility and the ultra-egos. Then there is the love lost and…… Read more “There Is an X in Exes”
No Strings Attached
Image by Michael Aboya. Love is a rebellious bird that nobody can tame. My name is Anita. I am busy painting my nails when my phone vibrates…… Read more “No Strings Attached”
An Overdue Goodbye
Disappointment. Hurt. Regret. Resentment. Betrayal. Pain. Contempt. That is all she felt. She was tired of anything and everything. Tired of caring; Tired of feeling. Tired of…… Read more “An Overdue Goodbye”
What Makes Her Beautiful
Image Courtesy of Norah Kanja They say a gorgeous woman delights the eye, but a beautiful one delights the soul. The other day you asked me what…… Read more “What Makes Her Beautiful”
Dear future wife,
Dear future wife, Even though I don’t know you yet or what you look like, my heart aches so much for you. Even though I don’t know…… Read more “Dear future wife,”
LIVE ANOTHER DAY
He just stood there. His eyes searching for meaning in the words engraved on the tombstone. Shocked as so many unanswered questions ran through his mind. Perhaps…… Read more “LIVE ANOTHER DAY”
Dead Inside
Till to-date, she feels the regret of not reacting at that very moment her heart was breaking into pieces. When she almost gave up. The very moment…… Read more “Dead Inside”