Safety in Protest

Kinyanjui Mwaura

When shadows stretch and daylight wanes,
The night descends with silent chains.
Whispers echo, warnings clear,
For in the dark, dangers near.

Homeward, children, heed the call,
For twilight's cloak begins to fall.
Where stars watch with distant light,
Remember, whispers of the night.

In the stillness, voices fade,
Yet the night holds secrets made.
Seek the safety of your door,
For night brings tales of nevermore.


Bad things creep with the night,
Bad things creep with the night.
As dusk falls, remember:
Bad things creep with the night.

Homeward, children, while you may,
For darkness brings its shadows gray.
Homeward, children, heed the call:
Bad things creep with the night.

  • Author: Kinyanjui Mwaura (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 29th, 2024 21:31
  • Comment from author about the poem: A sociopolitical commentary on the peaceful protests happening in Kenya marred by incidents of police brutality and abductions
  • Category: Sociopolitical
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