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A Kenyan Love Story: Love Song – A Dream Turns Into A Nightmare
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A Kenyan Love Story: Love Song – A Dream Turns Into A Nightmare

Kamau stood at the edge of the shamba waiting for Nyokabi. He was so excited and he could hardly contain himself. He whistled as in his mind he formulated his life ahead. When Nyokabi came into view he stopped whistling and watched her…

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Love Virus
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Love Virus

I don’t want to miss you, I wanna be strong. My body, heart and mind betray me, Despite my best intentions. You’re a love virus, Weakening my system. You’ve given me a fever that I can’t get rid of. My temperature rises just by thinking…

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Vuta Pumz (in honour of World AIDS day)
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Vuta Pumz (in honour of World AIDS day)

He seduced me, With flowers and perfume, Telling me that I was, The most beautiful exotic flower in bloom. He bought me chocolate, Said that I was his chocolate sweetie, Made me think that he could not breathe without me Because I was his…

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Kamuti – Love Spell
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Kamuti – Love Spell

Some say you must have put for me that kamuti, That our love ain’t natural. They say there are so many men out there, Why are you sticking to this particular one, and he’s so far away? They can’t explain it, why I love you, I can’t explain…

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Breasticulation.
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Breasticulation.

It seemed like a good idea at the time, But when I had to remove my top and bra I got shy. He was looking at me, a patient look in his eyes, So I lay down on the bed and tried to relax Trying not to think of what was to come. I wish […]

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Oops
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Oops

I like you, Actually, I love you. You bring out my best side. Make me laugh. When I need someone you are there. There is no one I depend on more than you. I can call you anytime I need you and you rush to my side. So when you tell me you…

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Rat Race – With A Light Touch
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Rat Race – With A Light Touch

Whoever said life was a rat race knew what was going on in my life. I envy the free rats that are in the wild Because I feel like one in a cage In a wheel trying to keep those wheels moving Taking a break to eat something Then back to the…

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The Art Of Understanding Yourself
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The Art Of Understanding Yourself

I found the book in my drawer, Title: the art of understanding yourself. I wanted to laugh because I wondered when I gave up on it, On understanding myself. I buried my dreams in a grave six feet deep, Covered it with soil, wire and cement…

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Love
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Love

She drives you crazy. You can’t stop thinking about her, She is permanently etched in your mind’s eye. There is something about her, That grips you, Seduces, It makes you want to do crazy things, Like say, I love you, Let me be the one…

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Obsession: She Was Going To Get Her Man One Way Or Another
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Obsession: She Was Going To Get Her Man One Way Or Another

Kate looked across the room at Alex and Becky who were looking very happy together. She, on the other hand, had a big plastic smile that hide the hate in her heart. “Stupid bitch. She will pay for stealing my man.” At that thought, she…

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Heartbreak Harvest
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Heartbreak Harvest

Why is it that you cause me pain Yet I still cling to you? You rip my heart out And play with it like a toy, Yet for you, it still calls. I cannot understand this love That cuts me deep, Every time I think of you. I exorcize you, Like a…

1 min read
Glance My Way Oh Romeo
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Glance My Way Oh Romeo

Our glances, they dance Flirting as they meet, like lovers anew And then shyly they break apart. Our smiles hold a bit of promise. A tease of something behind those lips A promise of romance, of passion Our bodies move to an invisible…

1 min read
A Chilly Valentine
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A Chilly Valentine

He seduced me, With flowers and perfume, Telling me that I was, The most beautiful exotic flower in bloom. He bought me chocolate, Said that I was his chocolate sweetie, Made me think that he could not breathe without me Because I was his…

1 min read
Body Language
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Body Language

Our glances, like lovers’ new They dance, flirting as they meet And break to rest anew Our smiles, they hold a bit of promise A tease of something behind those lips A promise of romance, of passion Our bodies, they move to an invisible…

1 min read
Secret Masks
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Secret Masks

When her friend told her, I love your body, you’re so slender and you can eat anything!” She smiled. How was her friend to know she used to be fat and decided to go on a special diet, that now everything she eats she puked into the toilet?…

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