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I am a Kenyan. I live in the city of La Verne in Southern California. My husband works for World Vision International. We have three children - Tetu, Silalei and Lantei. I am a Christian and I enjoy expressing myself through writing. The written word has

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a parent: 6 of 169

Death keep your presence at bay You have taken my mother away As I look at that empty bed Of one who so deeply cared Hot tears roll down my cheeks Like a stream flowing over a creek Your wheelchair broods in a corner The curtain flutters like a banner An icy wind blows though your room Like a widowed bride looking for her gr...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Racism: 1 of 27

My skin color did not really matter to me. I was living in my native country where the majority of people were the same color as me. I did not know that I was going to encounter this ugly animal up close! My line of business necessitated my going to Berlin, Germany for a Trade Fair. The interesting thing was that I always as...
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The benefits of diet and exercise: 1 of 10

The benefits of diet and exercise could never be over-emphasized. The overall goal should be good health. While cats have "nine lives", human beings only have one life. Whether we live a life where we are constantly sick and tired, or live a life of robust health and strength is a choice that each one of us has the luxury of...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Childhood: 9 of 78

I idolized my older brother David when I was a kid although he was only a year older than me! Wouldn't you idolize someone who had confided in you that he could beat your Dad, Mum and all your older sibling? He was only nine! One time after a spanking from my Mum, David went outside and came back with his hands full of small...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Temptation: 5 of 43

Didn't know hanging around that tree Would change history God's instructions crystal clear To disobey a consequence we to bear Turned and saw him near the tree Didn't know I had company Knew he was crafty as could be But what he came to do I wanted to see If it was to tempt me I had known Far from him I would have gone To tu...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Free: 16 of 95

I was gambling with my life Being unfaithful as a wife Knowing it was forbidden With much guilt I was laden He was coming today Cos My husband was away I was trapped in its sway Command to faithfulness would not obey I was not aware My neighbor would dare To call me to account By telling people all about The noise was very l...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Laughter: 4 of 23

The life-time ambition of many Africans (I am one) is to one day travel to the land of plenty. This land is a "pie in the sky" that could be Australia, Singapore, Ireland or America. What does it matter? As long as you are escorted to the airport by ten or so relatives who with emotion say "Don't forget us when you get 'ther...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christian belief: Being ready for the final days: 1 of 5

This past Sunday Florence died. She drove herself to the church, parked her car, reached for her Bible and then made a move towards getting out of her car. She stepped out of her car alright - and appeared at heaven's gate! The way our pastor announced it was very inspiring. "I have some good news this morning...a little sad...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The desire to have a baby: 1 of 5

To hold a little one in my arms Would have been like a healing balm Each time Peninah commented My heavy soul was tormented Elkanah was not enough for me For a mother I wanted to be Tears became my daily bread As I wept each night on my bed I felt like I had been forsaken A woman with sorrow overtaken Until the day to Shiloh...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: New year blues: 3 of 13

I saw her walking her dalmatian dog this morning. Her head was lung low as she took small steps in the light rain. Even her dog had its head hung low. They were mourning the end of last year. As the New Year had come in with fanfare and bright lights, it seemed like the old had ushered in the new and the new was brighter and...