Wanjeru Kamau Poet Lyric

I Wish I Knew How To Cry

i wish i knew how to cry
then indeed i would do so
i would sit down
break down like in hymn
lyrically, rhythmically wail
let the tears flood out
empty the soul
cool my puffy cheeks
i would cry till lord came back

you ask why, my brother, sister
it is simple
i would cry for the beggar in the dusty streets
hopeless, 
homeless,
left to wallow in the whims of desperation

i would cry for the empty stomachs
the hungry wails of starving children
the drooped bare breasts of mother
with no fodder for the toddlers

i would cry for peace, or for lack of it
a country thrown into chaos
a country whose agenda is mismatched
propaganda, ill motives
politics of hatred, 
fear left right center

i would cry for armageddon
for salvation of souls 
for brother turning against brother
for the desolation of minds
dialects fragmenting souls
blood spill
tears shed
love lost
homes crushed
death...
yes,
i would cry for my country Kenya, 
if only i knew how.


Wanjeru Kamau

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Beata Agustin October 25, 2024 at 9:24 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A February 24, 2016 at 7:23 PM WANJERU KAMAU, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA

Skat A January 3, 2016 at 10:24 PM Wanjeru, enjoyed reading your poem. Hugs **SKAT**

Rachael Nyambura August 15, 2014 at 4:25 AM I love your poem, clearly depicting the status of or dear country and its simplicity. it's awesome.

Shakeirra Freeman July 23, 2014 at 9:15 PM Awesome

Sila Muthoka July 10, 2014 at 3:07 AM Quite a write. I would read another like this one! Concepts are a jigsaw fit. God heal Kenya.

Pandita Sietesantos July 4, 2014 at 5:02 PM Hi Wanjeru, this is such a deep, powerful write! Bravo!