Published September 1st, 2023
by Faith Wanjiru Gathoni Wanjau
(Nairobi, Kenya)
Cast up your strength oh, Samson
And bring to me the sun
I am in need of its aid
I am in need of its wisdom
Cast up your strength oh, Samson
And bring to me the sun
It hangs heavy in the air and burdens my womb
It calls me to its table
But offers neither wing nor ability
I wish to commune at its temple
I wish to be humbled
I wish for my skin to be left ashen –
To be cleansed,
To sing the host its own name.
Oh, Samson
Lend me your ear,
Lend me your aid,
Cast to the sky your strength
And bring to me the sun.
Biography
My name is Faith Wanjiru Gathoni Wanjau and I am a practicing lawyer, yogi, poet, philosopher, and traveler.
I was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, and currently live a nomadic lifestyle.
I am the only child of a single mother.
Poetry is the language I feel most comfortable speaking.
This poem is included in Poetry World #7, published in the Wax Poetry and Art Library.
Previously published in Africa Poetry Magazine:
Ode on Reimagining Eden
by Michael Achile Umameh
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