For Posterity’s Sake

Celebrating East African Writing!

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I learnt to puff diligently, all manner of leaves.

I said hello and good bye to being authentically who you would have me be.

I sit in lecture halls waiting to grasp what I need and give you what you want of me.

I placed my colourful feathers out for all to see my pride and wide mouth full of would be truths and constructed myths.

I made judgements based in illusion and acted foolishly thinking it were wisdom.

I rolled my eyes at you as I obediently conformed, praying for the day I would be on my own and not alone.

© Cugu Muriuki 2011

Discussion

Cugu’s is… makes you want to read more of her. There is talent.

Posted by Alexa | September 12, 2011, 12:45 pm
I was looking for anything that could help me understand the underlining meaning of Posterity. I came upon this and it is brilliantly put. I would appreciate more from this talented poet/writer.

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Posted by jeanette rivera | February 14, 2012, 6:54 am
The simplicity of delivery is irresistible!

Posted by Ayoub Mzee | March 16, 2012, 11:57 am