Tumaini By Melanie Han
post harvest
left behind
stalks of maize
plants
unforgiving drought
rhythmic thumps
awaiting
braiding
dusty bare feet
ever-turning jump rope
dry
rain
together
singing
your nimble hands
high-pitched
dancing
rafiki
voice
laughter
mango juice running
down our elbows
beads of green red
black
white
thoughts
bicycle
33
our families
flying ants herds
green hills
Among Worlds
best friends
sharing chapati na chai
lush
rainy season
goats sheep
plentiful
birthday present
waterfalls taking matatu
kijabe to nakuru
