(for Nyawira Nderitu 1943 – 2017) Taflase* Taflase Taflase taflase seven times in this moment of mourning on this day of memory, I stand a trembling tongue without the language to echo across the void. I must begin with those who died opposed, towards a notion yet to be clear who threw themselves back after watching their friends…
Tag: death
Count the Bodies
Wycliffe Nyamweya was murdered. A few weeks later Kwekwe Mwandaza was murdered in her home. She was shot in her bed after armed men stormed their house with guns. Both murders were carried out by the police. “five suspected gangsters were gunned down they are suspected no more” – Something Quite Unlike Myself I’m tired of writing about death. More…