Kenyan Flag

scouts stand proud
two spears and shield
immortalizing Kenya's legacy


Name: Teddy Kimathi

Country: Kenya
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Ngoma Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 2:19 PM
Hi Teddy...great interpretation on your national symbol, I think the Masai warriors are more than adequately represented here as well...now being a runner, I admire the Kenyans for their incredible abilities, so much so that I named my son Kenya. Besides that, you have a deep Eastern African culture and an obvious love for nature *******(:heers, Tbang
Kimathi Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 7:02 AM
Thank you so much for your kind, uplifting words bro! Indeed Kenya is a nice name and place altogether! ;-)
A   Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 8:46 PM
Teddy, Congratulations on your awesome win. every poem has been an honor to read. Love LINDA
Kimathi Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 10:18 AM
Thanks Linda! *^_^*
Dietrich Avatar
July 24, 2015 at 10:51 PM
way to go in the contest. BIG congrats on your Kenyan Flag, Teddy.
Kimathi Avatar
July 25, 2015 at 6:05 AM
Thank you Andrea! *^_^* Today Kenya has another flag, lol.
Allison Avatar
July 24, 2015 at 5:53 PM
Very descriptive - many congrats Teddy:-) hugs jan xx
Kimathi Avatar
July 25, 2015 at 6:04 AM
Thank you for your applause buddy! *^_^*
Arowolo Avatar
July 24, 2015 at 4:56 PM
Wonderful piece,nice write.. Congrats to your my dear friend...keep the flag flying...
Kimathi Avatar
July 25, 2015 at 6:03 AM
Thanks dear friend. I highly appreciate your applause! ;-)
A. Sharma Avatar
July 23, 2015 at 10:35 PM
Great work Teddy! Much said in this haiku, congrats on top place win!
Kimathi Avatar
July 24, 2015 at 10:24 AM
Thanks so much Dr. Upma! *^_^*
Rodgers Avatar
July 23, 2015 at 9:02 PM
Congrats Teddy
Kimathi Avatar
July 24, 2015 at 10:23 AM
Thanks Dave! ;-)
A  Avatar
July 23, 2015 at 8:01 PM
Congratulations, TEDDY :) THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS, It's an honor to have your haiku in my contest. Forever **SKAT**
Kimathi Avatar
July 24, 2015 at 10:22 AM
Thank you so much for your sweet applause Skat! *^_^*
Hunjeri Avatar
July 18, 2015 at 5:37 PM
This poem makes me proud to be a Kenyan. I like your conversation with Ian. I agree with everything u guys say. All the best in the contest Teddy.
Kimathi Avatar
July 20, 2015 at 10:25 AM
Hi Njeri. Najivunia kuwa Mkenya pia. I am glad you are following the conversation. Thank you for your well-wishes in the contest! ^_^
Sietesantos Avatar
July 15, 2015 at 3:07 PM
Excellent haiku depicting your country's flag and significance! Well done and good luck in the contest! Pandita
Kimathi Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 7:10 AM
Thank you for your blessings Pandita! ;-) Great to hear back from you again! *^_^*
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2015 at 11:22 AM
It is difficult when the colonial powers did everything to destroy the honours and history of before. Research and restore the pride of the nation. Kind regards, Ian
Kimathi Avatar
July 18, 2015 at 7:24 AM
On the optimistic side, peace is slowly settling in, except for some terror factions.
Kimathi Avatar
July 18, 2015 at 7:22 AM
You are very right Ian! I normally share the same sentiments as you do when it comes to boundaries. Luckily for Europe the boundaries were built out of mutual understanding amongst countries, though there were some wars. For Africa, boundaries were "forced".
Jones Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 8:05 AM
Difficult but true, positive progress forwards for the next generations. I think that another difficulty is when lines were drawn on maps in Europe without respect to clan boundaries and traditions it laid the foundations of conflict from the very beginning which still have to be resolved and the shared memories of the diaspora. Every worth while journey starts with a map? Ian
Kimathi Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 7:55 AM
The only noble thing we can do is to forgive past deeds and reincarnate our traditional history through arts, language, and literature. It will only work if we believe.
Kimathi Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 7:36 AM
Thank you very much for your inspiration Ian! It seems that's the nature of the animal kingdom. As animals with conscience, we dominate over weaker civilizations and societies. All the same, I try to live by the Zen quote "No snowflake falls at the wrong place". There is no way we can fight what is to happen.
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