Poetry

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My name is Odhiambo;
I am a boy child of Kenya.
Delight drenches all of my days with
Hours of wonderment spent
Discovering grand mysteries
Buried in the rich red soil.

My name is Odhiambo;
I am a boy child of Kenya.
See this favored toy mama made?
A large plastic butter tub lid
Nailed onto, a long, gnarled stick;
My fast, precision, sports car.

My name is Odhiambo;
I am a boy child of Kenya.
I hold for you my beloved kicking ball.
Baba created it for me by
Rolling plastic bags together and wrapping them with twine.
With a kick it sails to heaven.

My name is Odhiambo;
I am a boy child of Kenya.
My Baba is strong and clever,
My Mama is kind and serene,
My house is filled with love and song.
I am blessed, a son of Kenya.

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