Poetry – Page 2 – Kenyan Poet

Mihumu- a poem in Kikuyu written by Njeri Wangari featured in Inside Wants Out- An African Poetry podcast celebrating African Languages

Inside Wants out; Writing a Gikuyu Poem & Featuring in An African Poetry Podcast

Kenyan Poet and writer Njeri Wangari featured in Season one of Tinzwe media’s Inside Wants Out – An African Poetry podcast

Poem: Arrested Tongues

A year agomy tongue got arrested roaming the streets at night on Silent Avenue her charge,possession with intent to distribute on herwas an ounce of wordswhich when inhaledcauses loss…

My late uncle Arthur Kinuthia Thindiu on my wedding day holding my hand down the aisle with my mum

Poem: Mooko-Hands. Celebrating the life of Arthur Kinuthia Thindiu

Hands- A poem about grief & a Daughter’s love for a Father. In memory of Arthur Kinuthia Thindiu, a son of Wangige.

Poem: Colours of Prince’s Purple Rain Ran Red

A poem that captures the importance of the #BlackLivesMatter movement

Poem: Visiting & Paying Homage to Prince in Minneapolis

This ode to Prince was inspired by a visit to his hometown Minnesota last year in May following an invite by the Still Water and Oakland Middle schools to teach poetry to the 5th and 6th graders for two weeks.

I wrote this poem in memory and celebration of Wangarì Maathai, her fighting spirit to ensure that our children, grandchildren and great children get to enjoy nature, to see the beauty of their country Kenya and learn the importance of taking care of the environment.

Poem: There is beauty

There is beauty is a poem I wrote in memory and celebration of Wangarì Maathai, her fighting spirit to ensure that our children, grandchildren and great children get to enjoy nature, to see the beauty of their country Kenya and learn the importance of taking care of the environment.