Not Ready to Let You Go

 

I wish that I could tell you

I'm not ready to let you go.

But you've already departed,

And my heart is feeling so low.

 

I miss that little twinkle

That used to light up your eyes.

And I miss the sound of your voice,

Your laughter and your sighs.

 

But most of all I miss

The way you made me feel,

Like "ndugu wa toka nitoke"

Your love was so strong and real.

 

There are others here who miss you,

And they've gathered home today.

Your life touched so many people,

Who became your friends along the way.

 

They want you to know they love you, too.

And they're filled with sadness and grief.

No one really wants to say goodbye,

So Hilla, we'll just wish you eternal peace.

~ Owino Nyakiti

I still remember the evening I received the news of your demise,

I was like…” I just met him the other day, Olwal was fine.”

We as your friends have to accept this bitter incident

I remember you with nostalgia how you kept giving us tips on how to survive in Nairobi,

Your famous quote which goes...”Maa Narobi” keeps ringing in my head,

As a Christian I believe that we’ll meet in that glorious morning in the coming the Great God Jesus Christ.

As you sleep, know that we are proud of you and God knows best.

Japheth Ogila