Putting aside my ego, I
Recognize that You Are.
All-seeing, All-knowing, Always here.
Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on
Earth, as it is in Heaven. I
Rest and leave the rest to You.
Mildred Achoch
Mildred Achoch
Poet from Nairobi, Kenya. I was the only African to participate in Found Poetry Review's "Pulitzer Remix" and "Oulipost". I like writing poetry that is funny - both funny "ha ha" and funny "strange". When I am not writing poems, I am working as a professional screenwriter and also running a small film festival called ROFFEKE - Rock 'n' Roll Film Festival, Kenya. Creator of The Shenganiguns, a dysfunctional rock band from near-future Kenya.
HR19 – Nairobi
Noise and matatus and hawkers,
Air-conditioned offices and mansions,
Indians and Africans and Caucasians,
Reggae and Hip hop and Genge and Rock,
Opulence and oppression,
Brutality and beauty,
Intoxication.
Introduction
Less than 12 hours before I begin my very first poetry half marathon. Looking forward to it! I suspect this will be more challenging than the “Pulitzer Remix” and the “Oulipost” since these two were daily challenges and there were 24 hours to ruminate over each poem. I will begin my half marathon at 4am Kenyan time so I hope the peace and quiet and stillness will make my first hours very fruitful. Wishing all my fellow marathoners the very best!