Scars

When you lose something strong
Something you held dear
The Scar cuts deep
Sometimes more than you can bear


© Bonyo Buogha 2009

Breaks & Bonds

We want We get
Soon after we're careless and forget
The innate treasure that got us attracted
We scream we shout, we argue and fight
We succumb to the pressure
and quickly want out
And no sooner than they're gone
We regret and want reunion

© Bonyo Buogha 2009

Stage Fright

I went on and on about how much I wanted to sing
But when I got on stage my mouth went dry
I raved about forgiveness and the healing it brings
But when (I felt) wronged I looked away and let it die

© Bonyo Buogha 2009

Blessed Assurance

Sleep well My child, everything will be alright
Don't fret about your future
Be assured I have it secure
When you need to cry, you can always cry to Me
My door's always open
Through all your burden and your glee

© Bonyo Buogha 2009

Where did we lose our way? Pt. 1

Whatever happened to women playing women
And men, men
What happened to the woman, kitchen and child
To truth; the man raising his own seed
And all his hard work not sneered at but appreciated

© Bonyo Buogha 2009

The Seductive Mistress

Save me from the Claws of this seductive mistress
She takes me at her will, leaving me powerless
She visits every evening, her demands I cannot fight
Save me from sleep, the temptation of the night

© Bonyo Buogha 2009

No Goodbyes, Not Just Yet

Good incense
warms up the room
with it's sweet fragrance

The incense may burn out
But the sweetness remains etched
Forever in the heart


© Bonyo Buogha 2009

Caesar's Rethought

What Caesar got
served the people proper
What Caesar got
is the reason the empire prospered
What Caesar got
didn't only benefit the rich
What our Caesar gets
Needs a lot of rethinking


© Bonyo Buogha 2009

Kenyanpoet - A Kenyan Artistic Space: Poetry Taking over Nairobi, A new spot opens up at KPs, Utalii House every Thursday,8pm

Kenyanpoet - A Kenyan Artistic Space: Poetry Taking over Nairobi, A new spot opens up at KPs, Utalii House every Thursday,8pm: "ems like Poetry is taking Nairobi's evening spots by storm. There are now over 5 Poetry spots available for both budding and established poets. The latest being KPs.
Located at Utal"

Arms Open Wide

She’s a user, an abuser
Looks used and abused
Beaten and beat
Black sunken eyes
Lips swollen
Broken ribs
Palm slits
There’s no telling how far she’ll get

But in His eyes she’s beautiful
Lovely
Huggable, a darling
He forgives and forgets
Her cries He always accepts
For in His eyes
She’s His child
For her His arms will always open wide

© Bonyo Buogha 2009

She Got Me

She got my thoughts distorted, contorted
got me flying high
like a kite gliding the gentle East Wind
the float so soothing
my mind so preoccupied
on how to blow her mind

She got me curious
fired
the inner me inspired
pleasant thoughts and virtual walks
writing her my silly notes
sing-alongs and radio joints
My paper, my pen, my love, my heart

© Bonyo Buogha 2009

Wanasiasa na maboys

mahengri wanatafuna mei design ya miwa
kila kitu inawapitia wanataka kuimangia
ubao mingi, taki haiishi
na hio kumanga yote haiwashibishi
mtaani watoi wanadie
mamatha wanacry
inalazimisha maboys waingie crime
mtoo ziko mob
hakuna job
inabidi maboys wasake through kurob

Bonyo Buogha 2009

Character

At the point in my life where tables have turned
Fingers burned
Is the point where I am revealed


© Bonyo Buogha 2009

Mano-a-Womano

I’m not looking for Jolie’s eyes

Dion’s style or Theron’s smile

Neither am I fascinated by Lopez’s thighs

I’m not so into Alba’s cute face

The runway supermodels or magazine’s front face

All I want is you to be YOU

No hidden agenda,

Just open, loving and true

© Bonyo Buogha 2009

In Your Shoes

I see the world through your eyes

Your beautiful eyes

I hear the harsh words through your ears

Your beautiful ears

My tears roll down your face

Your beautiful face

I’ll be more gentle

I now know what it’s like to be in your shoes

© Bonyo Buogha 2009