Kemunto
written by: Daniel Gekonge
@Dan_Gekonge1
I want you to touch me
Like the sun does to the trees
So that I can shed off every garment
I want you to touch me
Like the moon does to the seas
So that I can dance with waves in torment
I want you to touch me
Like the sea does to the shores
So that I can feel your scratch in a moment
I want you to touch me
Like the plain does to the skies
So that I can look up to see a sky so inclement
Kemunto,* if you touch me
Like the snow does to the plains and the seas
So that I can fall to worship you; it’ll be an elopement!
* Kemunto – a Kisii (African) name that is common amongst many Gusii speakers (bantus)
Daniel Gekonge is a teacher of English by profession and Literature by passion. He is a poet and loves reading. He studied and graduated from Kisii University.
Latest posts by Daniel Gekonge (see all)
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