By Shem Onderi Theatre is poetry. People pay to come and laugh; others cry,As tears flow freely.The acting is emotional; the play is choreographedTo move people emotionally. The value of the play lies in the acting.Acting is sometimes not too serious an activity.The script is vigorous.The actors must sometimes cry in the play;Other times they […]

Shem Onderi Poor stomach, ever hollow,a boundless space, though small, I swallow.Too small, it seems, to hold the feastthat fuels my days, a hungry beast.You never swell in bellies tight,yet hunger’s rumble claims its right,a rude demand, attention’s call,demanding sustenance for all. You wake me with your gnawing need,then fullness brings a dizzying creed.An empty […]

Mole, Diversity– By Shem Onderi You live beneath our feet, a secret life unseen, Yet your destruction is loud, a tale of ravaged dreams. Little is known of your ways, no social moments shared, No rest days recorded, just an endless, underground lair. Your body is tender, fragile to the touch, But your teeth, sharp […]

By Shem Onderi A wildflower thrives on its own, independent, No need for watering—the roots draw from the swamps, Adapting as it grows. Out there in the wild, unattended, A plant survives, untouched by human hands, Focused solely on survival. A wildflower, growing where no rules exist, Struggles amidst thorns and towering trees. Anyone can […]