IN YOUR ARMS.

In your arms I found delight.
Quiet as the streets at night fall
And thoughts of you, fresh in my mind.
You took away the sad moments.
On a moonless night with dark clouds,
Love in you shone with delight.
In heaven I saw your face.
In your laughter I found,
The sweet melody to a sweet song
In your beauty I found
The muse to a paiting, a masterpiece.
All about you was the light,
Shinning so bright,
On such a moonless dark clouded night,
With you my friend,
Everything is a haven without a hush.
Peaceful without a tide or a wave.

MATTERS TALENT | SanaSana Band.

I have a dream, more of a vision.

One day, I will be part of Lovers of Music, thronging the Famous event. Blankets and Wine, with my own blanket and a bottle of costly wine (name your Favourite brand) with a beautiful companion holding my left hand, wearing a kitenge dress and the prettiest sunglasses.

That day- SANASANA BAND will be curtain raising for several performances sampled from across Africa; Muthoni Drummer Queen - KENYA , Anto Neosoul - KENYA - Mi Casa- South AFRICA, Mafikizolo - SOUTH AFRICA, Cece Sagini- KENYA, Ice Prince - NIGERIA, Elani - KENYA, Yamoto Band - TANZANIA... Just but a few. I will hold my companion's hand and whisper 'I know those guys on stage, we went to the same university.'

Imagine all these acts on stage. Breathtaking.

Undeterred by the weather, I will join other lovers of music in applauding SANASANA BAND, a group of young talented men and women. The echoes of my applause will be heard all over the country and the Lovers of music will have a new band to jam to their music.

And I will boast that I have before interacted with them.

I am certain that that day will come and my vision will come to pass. SANASANA BAND will pick up speed when they burst into the Kenyan Limelight with the intensity of a dazzling meteor. They will woo and wow.

That I'm certain!

                                    - @IamOliverMutai

DEFINING EMMIE.

My heart only beats for you!
The rhythm of my heartbeat,
Beats for each and every word you say.
For your words are such sweet melodies.
Each and everyday
I want you to stay
Forever i  my heart.
For without you my heart won't beat.
The worold is your runway
They way you walk
The world is melody
The way you talk.
I will love you
Throught thick and thin.
You are my heart, I say.

MUSINGS OF A LONER | Hilda Kanyi alias Emmie

Recently, I met a svelte lady, a young lady about twenty three, attractive, charming, hardworking and robust in both body and mind. Writing about this lady seemed to be a hard nut to crack, she is too good that finding the right adjectives to define her is hard.

Though, nothing can be a harder nut to crack for one named HILDA KANYI alias EMMIE.

One Sunday morning, the morning sun had already shone past the clouds and tree branches cast shadows towards the west. An old friend and I bumped into each other by the sidewalks. We exchanged pleasantries and did some catching up, when she introduced me to this amazing and well cultivated lady- Kanyi, there was an innocence in her eyes that seemed white as snow, pure!

I wanted to know her better, but something held me back. Truly judging people from their social interactions and behaviour can be misleading, very misleading. At first, I thought Kanyi (an amazing name for sure) was unsocial until I met her the second time.

The whole notion I had about her changed, there and then. Each time I looked at Kanyi; I saw something different and it amazed me, her eyes sparked like a meteor tearing through the sky on a cloudless night. Every moment I managed to steal a glance, I saw a creation so meek and humbled with so much warmth that I felt I needed to know her better. Since then, I never stopped visiting her.

As time went by, Kanyi and I swooned to best friends From strangers who just met while her friend and she were headed to church. How amazing.

Kanyi's interests fascinates me the most. She has a big heart, big enough like Mother Theresa's; so kind and willing to love- selflessly. Come to think of how many smiles she's managed to put on people's faces under a charity course dubbed Operation Hope Kenya? Isn't she just an angel.

Truth be told, the last time I saw my Emmie. I saw truth and intellect in her eyes, something quite different. Each time she glanced my way. I couldn't help but smile. In fact Kanyi is my source of inspiration.

I know I could use many words to define Kanyi something that can take several hours, but one thing is clear though; Kanyi, I mean my Kanyi is such an amazing soul with a big heart. She has no replica. One who is going to make a wise Financier.

I love you, very much. Hilda Kanyi alias Emmie. Thanks for the poker lessons.

147 NOT JUST A NUMBER

147 NOT JUST A NUMBER.

All the stars shine so bright in the sky,
All like little diamonds so bright,
And on a dark night like this,
When none can be seen,
We remember our own fallen HEROES and HEROINES.
Whose lives they lived halfway
Whose stories were written halfway.
We hear claps of thunder,
Dripping rain.
We remember gunshots and bombs,
Terror and Panic,
And we are left hoping that our stories will reach the end,
Respectfully.
#147NotJustANumber.....
It's a Nation lost,
Rest their souls in eternal peace Oh God Almighty,
And give us strength to overcome this tempest.
AMEN

@Madekiprop2015
@IamOliverMutai

FINAL NOTE

FINAL NOTE By Oliver Mutai

Take a seat Oliver and let me pour forth the pain seething in me. My Love for you was worth it! Remember? The good times we had together, When I was the diamond you most sought for under caves and caverns? When the grains in your field wouldn't ripen, I shone upon then vehemently, wasn't I your sunshine?

'I love you to the heavens and back,'  you repeatedly whispered. My dear Oliver, a day brings me closer to my tomb! My soul's beckoned to the heavens, will you still Love me? Knowing that I won't be back?

Don't, don't cry yet my dear Oliver, let me pour forth mine first. This condition I cannot a bear. Oh! How spontaneous; touching, whispering, kissing and now I'm pregnant for thee. Inside of me lies and unborn, whom to my parents a disgrace to the family. A tarnish to the long built reputation. My own family, Oliver. I'm shuttered.

Goodbye my dear. My world is so dark I cannot a bear, my life so miserable I can't live to see the next day. Goodbye

@IamOliverMutai

Sian Albright

My heart is in silent panic,
My spirit wanders overseas,
I'm afraid because I know,
The sorry season we live in,
When time will come
To give my account,
LORD
I know you will find me guilty,
In a deep deep sleep
I hear a still voice calling unto me but,
I keep closing my eyes,
And running away so far,
I see my friends going the wrong direction,
Innocently
But I burry my head in my hands,
Pretending not to see,
I don't know why I can't talk,
I don't know why I can't lead,
And say!,
Stop walking towards DEATH,
heaven is the other way,
I feel that time is over,
I know that He is coming soon,
I maybe a psycho,
I may loose all my friends,
The voice still whispers,
Whenever I run,
He follows rebuking,
Don't betray me child,
Don't be ashamed of me.

SON OF BETHLEHEM

SON OF BETHLEHEM (By Oliver Mutai and Sian Albright)

Oh! Son of Bethlehem,
Three nails and a cross,*
For my sins be forgiven,
Lived a life we can all remember,
You did as your Father commanded,
Son of Bethlehem....
Commanded the rumbling sea into silence,
Restored sanity to the lost in the dark.
Great Master...
They when fought for your Fine linen,
Those that cast suffering and pain upon you,
Lashing and Nailing,
Deep into you skin and flesh,
For our trespasses be forgiven,
Your identity the marks of the 6'',
You weeped and cried to no heed,
The will too but none will Savor them,
Thirty three years.
No scandal no blemish no apostasy. Glorious!
Blessed is the rugged cross,
where you profusely bleed,
I AM FREE.

*Adapted from number 8 poet @dannmwangi

@IamOliverMutai
@madekiprop2015

TO LIVE DESPITE THE GRIEF

TO LIVE WITHOUT THE GRIEF (By Oliver Mutai & Sian Albright)

Had taken walk around the neighbourhood,
Sick and tired of the same routine,
Need some change,
Need some theatre feeling,
When the curtains draw
And the lights glow the stage,
And art comes to life.

Somewhere along the road I stood,
At the sight of an accident scene,
Cars were wrecked,
Wounds were bleeding,
And many gathered to watch the carnage,
This drove into my heart a knife.

I snapped out of my sulky mood,
And squeezed through till I was in,
Ripped my shirt,
Made a sling,
Still no policeman in the crumpled wreckage,
And motionless eyeballs in disbelief.

'Woi Woi! And this meek man was good,'
Eh! This world is mean,
Stories were flowing,
Comments were reeling,
I stood tired my heart bursting with rage,
But everyone was still stiff.

A couple with a single brood,
Had died clinging on,
Their little girl,
Their darling,
Closed he eyes unable to manage,
I hoped my shoulder would keep her safe.

As fast as I could as a machine,
Eyes stinging,
Tears rolling,
The doctors said,
She had the courage,
To live despite the grief.

I no longer walk around the neighborhood,
Sick and tired of the same routine,
Needing some change,
A theatre feeling,
When the clouds draw and the sun lights the stage.
My life turns into a play.

@IamOliverMutai
@madekiprop2015

AFRICAN GIRL

African Girl (by Sian Albright)

African girl,
Make breakfast tea sweet potatoes,
Dry maize millet in the stores
Go to the river down the hill,
Please make it fast the earlier the better,
Cook lunch for the boys and your father,
What you made was little cook another,
Wash the dishes feed the chicken go to the posho,
After bathing the children make dinner
Sweet ugali and managu
Because they village chief Mr. Kiragu,
Will be visiting us for an important talk,
You know African girl you have a fast ticking clock,
And a man like he wants someone beautiful,
And a man like he is wants someone beautiful,
He is wealthy and will pay 13 heifers and a bull,
African girl African girl,
Who will tell you about school?

AFTER THE TEMPEST

AFTER THE TEMPEST ( By Oliver Mutai)

After the tempest,
That raged the night a rumble!
Learned to be strong and brave,
I won't fade away,
But always here to keep you whole and safe,
Don't be a fade away nor a hide away,
Dear one, stick me tonight,
Watch the Shinning stars in the sky,
Fade away into the unknown,
As we float away in this sensation,
As we float away from the dark into the light,
As we float away in love,
In glorious silence....
For tomorrow, tomorrow will be a new autumn daybreak,
The sun will pour life through the window,
And amazing grace shower from the heaven,
We will be Shameless,
Hold on, we will be home
After the tempest.

@IamOliverMutai

DON'T LEAVE!

DON'T LEAVE (For a Friend and a mentor) by Oliver Mutai.

Long lost,
Darkness engulfed,
Vanity Boundless,
Ill- treated,
Winds silent,
Heart broken,
Soul weeping,
Stuck motionless,
Life meaningless,
Impaired subconscious,
Mind weary,
Eyes teary.
But thee,
Changed me...
Stars shines,
Moon smiles,
Joy flares,
Love struck,
New heart,
New flame!
Rekindled desires,
Smiley face.
Thee please,
Don't go,
Don't leave!

@IamOliverMutai

SICKLY HAGGARD THAT I AM...

SICKLY HAGGARD THAT I AM..(By Oliver Mutai)
(Un autre Moment dans  la Solitude)

Shoo! Go go go away!
A stray bird you chased me away!
No home nor clothe you drove me away!
Drunken in depression killing me in a way!

It exhausts me I ail,
It frustrates me I wail,
It blinds me I flail,

Your smiles... Grace and glow,
Turn'd into rage holding hands akimbo,
Complaining about this oh that pooh!
Leaving... Rowing away in a bow,
Double-edged sword right into my heart, SOUR,
Weakened sickened no power,
Destroyed our dream to build a tower,
Castle high up to the sky,
Whip Whipped, I weep, I cry.

Unfair! My sadness sickness sorrow your awe!
A flare! You stole my hope away!
The only mate I had anyway!

Strangled into infinity,
Restless I see no divinity,
Burn'd every happened every opportunity,
Thrashed into nothingness into obscurity.

"I live and cherish thee, thee is a man of believe,"
Was what was your belief,
Poor mortal I'm left to grief,
Only two full moons? What a  sensation so brief!

An incredulous man in despair,
Standing so solo in the cold midnight air...

Isn't this an health hazard?
Isn't she reason I'm a haggard?

Treacherous! She doesn't even a little care,
That I sleep on the floor so bare.
Statue, watching death glare!

" Save my soul," a cry to the heaven
Shall be well. AMEN

@IamOliverMutai (Twitter Handle)

NAI LOVES YOU

NAI LOVES YOU. BY Oliver Mutai (A Limerick)

A city rare like wine.
Flatters all over the world; a proud great city,
This city will capture your soul,
Oblivious of you skin's complexion,
A sight and sound so majestic; Nai boasts about.

The old but familiar faces,
Of our fighters sculptures around C.B.D
Fifty years later,
Descendants of theirs already born and grown,
Gracefully dancing their Dances.
Freedom earned the hard way; Nai boasts about.

The Beautiful mornings in Nai,
Women married to their mirrors; beauty Nai boasts about.
The foundation, the lipsticks, the earrings,
Not to forget,
The eyelashes mascara, the alabaster,
Of Elegance and unhurried steps,
Wait till it starts to Rain!

Capturing theatres and temples,
Of design and great architecture,
Splash all over Nai,
Ode to the energetic and well feed fellows.
The river of life windeth down Nai,
At her own sweet and curvaceous form,
Oh such endowed scape Nai boasts about.

Nai stands on its own brightness,
Like the earth on its own axis,
Brightness of breathtaking spectacular sky-scrappers,
Running towards the sky stone by stone (Sky's the limit)
poetry high up the building; Pawa 254
Profusion! A diverse art Nai boasts about.

The midnights in Nai,
When windows closed and radios blaring,
Right from the city centre; The Nation House,
Amazing sounds of Ciru and Anto Neosoul, far and wide.
Nation Late night blazing!
Dear God, what an amazing perfect duet.

Nay say Nai hates you,
Nai loves you with passion,
Nay say Nai is ugly
Say 'Sura yako mzuri' Nai,
For her beauty splashes all over,
To the streets suburbs and its veins
The splendour of Nai.
Heard MDQ sing 'Nai ni ya who?'
Nai Belongs to me and you,
NAI LOVES YOU!

@IamOliverMutai

The Wordy space.: Who Am I?

The Wordy space.: Who Am I?: ( A Moment in SOLITUDE ) Who Am I ? Who am I? I am an African, An African of good taste and command, I don't speak like an Hag...

Who Am I?

(A Moment in SOLITUDE)

Who Am I?

Who am I?
I am an African,
An African of good taste and command,
I don't speak like an Haggard,
I am passionate; speak with passion and desire!
Desire to drive and devour.
What I speak will touch a heart; I BELIEVE.

WHO am I?
I am creative in my world; a world defined by spontainety.
I shade timeless colours of hope, love and tranquility not Grey.
I am in charge; charge over my actions.
Action sure will stir GAME CHANGE.
For my mind I loudly speak.

Who am I?
I am God's mortal being!
Fearfully and wonderfully moulded; in his image.
I am a risk taker, living today to the brim
Tomorrow the breathe of life could run short!
I am David, strong in my own package,
Blind to big Goliath's intimidation; for power I have.
In God's Glory my Soul rests.

Who am I?
I am for that one, ONE strong enigmatic FEMININE,
allows me to be, Who I am,
I am triumphant; for she dares me to try.
I am a lover of life; happy, graceful and funny.
But a RED rose quickly withering.
Here Today, tomorrow MAYBE NOT.

                         @IamOliverMutai

FRIENDS FOREVER

FRIENDS FOREVER.

Its hard to find true and comforting friends, one that have your back and support you. But into my life you came at the perfect time! At a time when I needed support, at a time when I needed one to encourage, 'Keep on going you are doing great,' I'M GRATEFUL YOU ARE MY FRIENDS.

We shared together in times of happiness and laughter, in times of grief and mystery when the waves of life hit so hard. When everything crumbled right before my eyes, when tears of sadness and fears clouded my eyes. You helped dry them. I’M GRATEFUL YOU ARE MY FRIENDS.

Saying goodbye isn't the easiest thing, after months of support and encouragement. One thing is for sure, I wouldn't have made it this far without you. We have been apart for a while but we'll be together again soon. I'm thankful for the support. I'M GRATEFUL YOU ARE MY FRIENDS.

P.S
A THANK YOU NOTE.
You should know how thankful I am for always being their for me. You always helped me get better show after show, getting over the hard times with ease. That I can't forget. THANK YOU.
You listened to my problems whole- heartedly, you mused me to be a better performer. I couldn't be smiling together. That I can't forget. THANK YOU.
You trusted me with my problem, always confiding in you. In my heart I shall keep your words. I can't forget. THANK YOU.

Writes Oliver
For; Paula, Georgia Ziro, Drama Boy, Pieta, Caren,  Elisper, Ras Stone, Janet, Dee, Shee, Basil, Sherly, Ngure, Atito, Hellen, Brayo, Annie, Lynn, Perez, Linky CPA Class [Creative and Performing Arts] and all not mentioned

Hey Soulmate!

     I know exactly how it feels, I totally comprehend the stalemate that you are stuck in. Once in a while everyone has been there, behind those graceful smiles lies the unthinkable. It doesn't matter what gibberish they say about you. The choice rest upon you, soulmate.

    Taking up that pen knife and won't help, killing yourself won't help solve a problem. A permanent solution to a temporary problem it is. A cloud of grief you will bestow upon your family! Think it over, the choice rests upon you.

      'A beautiful lady with a filthy past' they christen you, feel like nobody sees you. You're sick of being a loner, sitter by they cemetery scared. The howling of the owls and creepy creatures. But soulmate, the choices rests upon you.

      Make it end, the choice has been with you, make them feel how significant you are. Stash the cocoon of depression you are in. Be the performer that you, live life and be happy.

                 Writes Oliver