MY FOUR WISHES FOR KENYA

Sometimes I wish Kenya would explode

Then maybe with the dirt that is thrown up in the blast

The land will become fertile again, and the people shall be fed

 

Sometimes I wish Kenya would explode

Then maybe with the blood that is spilled in the chaos

The dry ground will be wet again and the crops shall sprout

 

Sometimes I wish Kenya would explode

Then maybe with the concussions that are sustained

The tired, poor masses shall close their eyes and finally find a good night’s rest

 

Sometimes I wish Kenya would explode

Then maybe in the cradle-like crater that is formed

Kenya shall finally find a place of rebirth

 

©Karanja Kebuchi 2010