Understanding

Understanding, a priceless gem, A virtue that we all should stem. To comprehend, to see with grace, And empathize with every face.

To listen without judgement's ear, And open up our hearts sincere. To bridge the gap of difference, And find the common ground's essence.

To see the world with empathy, And walk the paths of destiny. To understand the joys and pains, Of all who walk this mortal plain.

To reach beyond our own confines, And seek to know what's in their minds. To see the world with clear intent, And treat each other with respect.

Understanding, a gentle breeze, That brings us closer to our peace. A treasure that is always sought, And never is it sold or bought.

Let us strive to understand,

And live in harmony in this land.

For understanding is the key, To unlocking all humanity

People Issues

People issues, oh people issues, 

They come in all shapes and all sizes. 

Some are big and some are small, 

But they all can make us feel so small.

 

The way we talk, the things we say,

Can hurt someone in such a way, 

That scars may last for years to come, 

And we may never know what we've done.

 

We fight and argue, point and blame, 

And sometimes we forget why we came. 

Together, as one, we can achieve so much, 

But it takes understanding and a gentle touch.

 

We all have struggles, we all have pain, 

But it's important to remember to refrain, 

From judging or hurting those we meet, 

For we never know what they may be facing on the street.

 

So let's be kind, let's be fair, 

Let's show compassion and that we care. 

People issues, oh people issues, 

Can be resolved when we share tissues.

 

Let's work together, let's unite, 

And make this world a better sight. 

For people issues may come and go, 

But with love and kindness, we can grow.

Contemporary Art: A Poem

Contemporary poetry, a wonder to behold, 

A reflection of the world, both new and old, 

It speaks of love, of pain, of life's many twists, 

And leaves us with thoughts that cannot be dismissed.

 

In words and phrases, it paints a picture, 

Of a world that's complex, full of wonder and censure, 

It's raw and real, and it makes us feel, 

All the emotions that we thought were unreal.

 

Contemporary poetry, a voice of the times, 

It speaks of injustice, of social divides, 

It challenges norms and seeks to redefine, 

The boundaries of what we consider fine.

 

It's not just words, but a work of art, 

It's a window to the soul, a reflection of the heart, 

It's a tapestry of life, woven with care, 

A reminder that we all have stories to share.

 

So let us embrace this art form anew, 

Let us explore the worlds that it brings into view, 

Let us listen to the voices that echo within, 

And find in them a new way to begin.

Did Your Vote Count?

 The political season is over now

We sure did hear many promises

They came with polished English

Rehearsed speeches and slogans

They even quoted the Bible or Quran

On top of fuel guzzlers they lied

Some swore,even for Wanjiku they can die

And we cheered them like heroes who've conquered a war

Yet all they had done was squander our taxes.

Funny how we throw reason away during elections

With greed and short sightedness we forsake future generations

Just for our immediate gratification 

We hope against hope that things will change

Yet our choices beat logic.

So the time for retrospection is now!

Are you happy with the choices you made?

Would you make the same choice again?

Did your vote count?