From the Village

She, from the village 

He has his game right, so he thinks
He stays out late with friends, important things
He hangs out with them smoking bhangi, nothings
He and his friends have their little undergrounds, up till mornings

She, from the village, she watches

He has no job, by his choice
His mommy will provide, even toys
His mommy will wash his dirty underwear, no shame boy
She, from the village has tried, but he ignores her voice 

She, from the village has dealt with this kind of man before
She, from the village watches, not torn
She wears a village look, that way born
She has her plan, waiting for the perfect storm
To save himself, this man only needs to reform

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 3/27/2015 10:06:00 AM
Natural and free-flowing rhyme...
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Njeri Hunjeri
Date: 3/29/2015 5:17:00 AM
Thank you so much Hannington. Be blessed.
Date: 3/27/2015 9:34:00 AM
Well, if that man is to save himself- don't hold your breath. If it wasn't for strong women, we'd all be doomed. Good write, njeri x
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Njeri Hunjeri
Date: 3/29/2015 5:16:00 AM
Thank you so much Viv. Be blessed.
Date: 3/27/2015 9:03:00 AM
ur poem is very interesting. talking about the things that's happening in the society. liked it
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Njeri Hunjeri
Date: 3/29/2015 5:15:00 AM
Thank you so much Enock. Be blessed.
Date: 3/27/2015 7:04:00 AM
Elegant write on this poem, theme is there Bryan Loves
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Emmanuel Brian Oule
Date: 3/30/2015 5:36:00 AM
Be blessed too Njeri. xoxo and welcome
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Njeri Hunjeri
Date: 3/29/2015 5:14:00 AM
Thank you so much Bryan. Be blessed.
Date: 3/27/2015 6:54:00 AM
Very nice pen Njeri! Great imagery! enjoyed your piece, dear friend. A 7! Wishing you a very lovely day! In his light! God bless you! :-) D.
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Njeri Hunjeri
Date: 3/29/2015 4:54:00 AM
Thank you so much Dorian for this visit. May God bless you.
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