TobyIt’s rare that I share poetry here (if you want more of that, check out my column on elephant journal). But I would like to […]
Category: Poetry & Fiction
The Men Who Saw (A Poem of Sorts)
Happy New Year! This is not the typical style of work I share here, but I’ve been sitting on this whimsical little poem for quite […]
In Zanzibar. Paradise has Cracks. (Poem)
In Zanzibar Fruit falls from trees– Like shimmering coins– And is trampled underfoot. No one wants to sell it When tourist dollars Taste so much […]
Before the Rains
*** We are at the very edge of the rainy season here in Kenya… This is what it feels like. (All photos taken yesterday at […]
When the Power Goes Out (a poem for quiet moments)
I wrote this during one of Kenya’s (frequent, albeit brief) power outages. Though inconvenient, I find they can offer some much-needed respite from the constant […]
That Sand in your Toes Feeling
Today was a gorgeous day at Diani Beach. For the first time in a long time, I felt poetry pushing at my fingertips. I hope […]
Sound Impressions from a Hammock
As I lie here resting, gently swaying, I reflect on the day’s noises… There are the birds who say “Oh Yeah” in a melodic chorus […]
Where Do You Go When Nowhere Is Safe?
Naturally, after our disappointment at the Moroccan embassy and finally, finally finding a place we could both visit without visas (Kenya), new obstacles have arisen. […]
An Ode to Small Towns
In the spirit of Buzzfeed and the general ethos of blogging at present, I would like to begin this post with a list. You know […]
Love Like a Thunderstorm
I am really happy with the piece I published at elephant journal today, “How to Love Like You’re Caught in a Thunderstorm.” I wanted to […]