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Category: Poetry & Fiction

Nomadism, Poetry & Fiction

Ah, The Life Of A Vagabond (Poetry)

October 21, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 2 mins read

It’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 […]

Poetry & Fiction

The Men Who Saw (A Poem of Sorts)

December 31, 2015May 22, 2020 Toby 2 mins read

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)
Africa, Poetry & Fiction

In Zanzibar. Paradise has Cracks. (Poem)

July 20, 2015May 22, 2020 Toby 1 min read

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 […]

Africa, Nature, Poetry & Fiction

Before the Rains

March 23, 2015May 22, 2020 Toby 1 min read

*** 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)
Africa, Poetry & Fiction

When the Power Goes Out (a poem for quiet moments)

February 10, 2015May 22, 2020 Toby 1 min read

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 […]

Africa, Poetry & Fiction

That Sand in your Toes Feeling

January 16, 2015May 22, 2020 Toby 1 min read

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 […]

Poetry & Fiction

Sound Impressions from a Hammock

January 3, 2015May 22, 2020 Toby 2 mins read

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 […]

Poetry & Fiction

Where Do You Go When Nowhere Is Safe?

December 8, 2014May 22, 2020 Toby 5 mins read

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. […]

Culture, Poetry & Fiction, U.S.

An Ode to Small Towns

August 5, 2014May 22, 2020 Toby 3 mins read

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 […]

Poetry & Fiction

Love Like a Thunderstorm

July 29, 2014May 22, 2020 Toby 2 mins read

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 […]

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