I hate this place I'm at

Woke up today and realized something's gotta give,
because it's evident I've forgotten to live,
much more is required when plenty you receive,
and my heart I can no longer deceive,
I'm clearly in need of reprieve when memories expunged I constantly try to retrieve...

I'm craving mercy but they think I'm foolish,
I'm craving love but they think I'm selfish,
I'm craving purpose but they think I should relish,
attention that's fleeting and praises that diminish.......

I am not wrong for wanting more,
Even the sea wanders and comes back to the shore,
I am not crazy for wanting a door,
To open wide and take me to the happy place I inhabited before......
my soul needs healing, my heart lacks feeling,
my layers and mask need peeling, before I'm brought to the place of kneeling,
I hate this place I'm at, my life burned to ashes and at the hearth I sat,
Now I have become depression's doormat, when I promised myself I'm done with that,
I hate this place I'm at.

Kibali

The beauty of You

The beauty of God is that you can't figure Him out,

The beauty of breath is that it you can't be without,

The beauty of poetry is not knowing how it will turn out,

The beauty of rules is that some you can flout,

The beauty of simplicity; simply is,

The beauty of health is no dis-ease,

The beauty of love is being her's of his'

The beauty of you is being the demon I don't have to appease.

it's simply your way,

being genuine in how you potray,

Everything you think, you say,

It's not deliberate but you allay,

The fear I have of offending,

The loathe I have of pretending,

to be something else with the aim of spending,

time with someone who thrives on my will bending

I don't know how we ebb and flow,

But it's clear for us to grow,

To a place beyond tomorrow,

a chance of us being together away we needed to throw,

Now we're like a river flowing free,

Cutting through terrain easliy,

To the ocean it heads whether clean or murky,

New droplets of rain joining unsure how they'll mix with the sea's saltiness but trusting this pre-determined journey

All I'm trying to say is I appreciate,

That when I hurt you you retaliate,

And if you hurt me an apology you expediate,

And when we've dealt with it the awkwardness we obliterate.

There's no longer need to propagate,

Lies to each other to satiate,

Unnecessary feelings that aim to confiscate,

The place of friendship... lusty love seeks to obfuscate.

For the beauty of life is that you can't figure it out,

The beauty of breath is that it you can't be without,

The beauty of poetry is not knowing how it will turn out,

The beauty of rules are that some you can flout,

The beauty of simplicity; simply is,

The beauty of health is no disease,

The beauty of love is being her's of his'

But the beauty of you is being the demon I don't have to appease.

Kibali

ZeroByZawadi's Online Video launch

ZeroByZawadi will on Saturday September 29, 2012 from 3:00-7:00pm, in Nairobi, Kenya, launch a video dedicated to the late Wangari Maathai who had passion for the conservation of environment.  The video is directed and produced by Laura Rwiliriza.

ZeroByZawadi is an African Yoga-Inspired Social Enterprise, founded by Zawadi Nyong’o, who believes that “At Zero, Anything Is Possible.”  This video tells the story behind the inspiration for ZeroByZawadi. This unique social enterprise brings Zawadi’s creativity, spirituality, feminism, passion for social justice, and love for Africa together.

The signature ZeroByZawadi product is a khanga yoga mat bag, which was first introduced in Oakland, California in December, 2011. That was where the ZeroByZawadi journey began, and has since grown to include khanga covered journals and gift bags made from recycled newspaper. In addition to products, this enterprise is committed to creating and promoting AfroZen spaces & events that celebrate self-expression and MindBodySpirit balance through various creative forms which is a vital component of the wellness of a human being.

In addition to the screening of the short video, the event will include a free yoga class led by teachers from the Holistic Community Kenya, AfroZenMusic performances by Kenyan musicians, and a virtual AfroZenMusic jam session led by Gran Master Masese, who is famous for his Obokano.  The entire event will be live streamed by Alcove Media Kenya to ensure everyone can participate and enjoy the AfroZen vibe.

There are a few tickets to give away through social media; @ZeroByZawadi and #ZeroByZawadi on twitter and through “Zero By Zawadi” Facebook page for the actual event which will take place in Spring Valley, Nairobi. Join ZeroByZawadi online and watch the video and event live this Saturday via https://www.facebook.com/events/184783471657635/.

Contact: Kibali Moreithi                                                                    or        Dorothy Nyong’o

Tel: 0708 245567                                                                                         0733 967660                                                                                    

Email: zerobyzawadi@gmail.com                                                               

Website: http://zerobyzawadi.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZeroByZawadi

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZeroByZawadi

 

P. O. Box 15730- 00100

Nairobi, Kenya

Tel:  +254 20 216 4390

@7thsensecomms

7th Sense Communications

Winner of Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) - Media Relations Campaign of the Year 2011

Visiting address:

80 Cedar Close, off Camphor Rd

New Runda, Nairobi

 

Eventually (part two)

Sometimes all you can do is try; hope, trust that you'll figure it out. From the source, raindrops become a river that just flows, whether the scorching sun will carry it up yonder via evaporation, or whether it will snake its way to the sea, it nonetheless flows. Keep going, you'll be a step closer to your destination with every move you make. Titi la nyati halikamuliwi kwa staha chambilecho wahenga, and it’s true, nothing major comes easy. Take a leap of faith, find your footing in unchartered terrain, swim in murky waters; eventually the tears will dry, I guarantee you that much.

 ~Kibali~

Allow the pen (part one)

Dear beloved, life will throw you under the bus because it can, things will end, doors will close, people will walk away, leave you, or die. Grieve, deal, live. Whatever season you're in, it shall pass, because everything is everything. Make hay while the sun shines because remember, during a hot day, water evaporates, and rain clouds are formed. Seasons change but they are seasons nonetheless.

Follow your bliss, but remember to sway and bend with the wind so you don't get uprooted. And yes, be rooted, firmly, let your vision so shine that it illuminates away the dark energy people try to smother your mind with. When something ends, accept the grace provided to deal with the loss, shed every tear that wants to fall but remember time and tide waits for no man. Grieve, sieve, live. Keep the lessons, not the pain.

Allow no one to break you unless it's for your good. Don't hold on to broken chords, if it's over let go, take stock and move forward, by moving you whisper to the universe that you may have emerged bloody but unbowed. And life loves its warriors, so keep moving, or stand still to catch your breath but never ever retrogress. NEVER. If a chapter comes to a close, flip the page, allow the pen to be the pen, your story never truly ends.

Kibali

THE CAR LOAD

Envisage an energy packed rugby weekend, and hordes of fans which means adrenaline, sweat, maybe even “blood” and tears. So what next afterwards? How about an after party at the serene Rhino Camp? Located on plush grounds in Nakuru, we as Black Hammock are giving you the opportunity to usher in September, with pomp and style with your friends.

          DR!NK TR!PLE; SEE DOUBLE; ACT S!INGLE!!!!

DATE: 1^st -2^nd September 2012

TICKETS: Ksh 999 (Advance) PER CAR- max of 6 people: Valid Till 29th August Midnight!!
Ksh 1499 (Gate) PER CAR- max of 6 people, Ksh 250 for an extra passenger in the car

Party Bus Revellers: Ksh 250 per person. (Call +254 725 157 834)

Tickets available at our Museum Hill Offices, 7^th Floor-Purshottam Place, Westlands Road and Chronicles Media, 7^th Floor -Maendeleo House, Monrovia Street or call the lines below for delivery.

RSVP
+254203601613
+254724806212
+254786806212

PERKS: Full night admission to Rhino Campsite, EDM & rock music, fun galore; we’ve even thrown in a bonfire! On site will be a cash bar, massage parlour (500Ksh - 2,000 Ksh), tattoo parlour (temporary and permanent tattoos), board and party games all at reasonable rates!!!!

Whilst you can bring your own drinks and food, we will have the Hammock Pub, Black Bar and Rhino Bites food court where you can purchase food and refreshments.

Available:      Kilo of Mbuzi at 500kshs

Food: Mishkaki, Burgers, Hotdogs, Fries, Samosas, Ugali, Rice, Roasted   Potatoes, Chicken, Smokie buns, Choma sausage, Eggs, Fruit skewers, etc

                       Shots from 80 kshs, Mzinga from 500 Kshs,

                       Sheesha: 700 Ksh per bong, per Car load (6 peeps) for 30 minutes.

                       Beers: Unbelievably affordable!!!

CAMPING (Tent City Camp)

Camping: 500 Ksh to cater for a tent, mattress, and a blanket; a sleeping bag is 180 Ksh.

Face book Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/155799087877658/

Twitter: @blackhammock_ke

Powered by: BlackHammock in partnership with Campus Chronicles, Rhino Camp, Split Creations, Kwemz Tattoos, Trevor Salon, Sandy Caterers and Bakers, Patas Entertainment!!!

Coelacanth

This month,

I promise myself I shall move earth,

My name shall be etched in the books of history,

This month,

I promise to give self-doubt a wide berth,

And unlock the greatness inside of me; my mystery.

Different frame of mind,

Last month's hurdles left behind,

I'm on that new grind,

To failure I'm blind,

No more replay or rewind,

I'm breaking the fetters that bind,

Until satisfaction I find,

To failure I'm blind.

This month,

I promise not to focus on dearth,

But on possibilities,

This month,

I promise to spare myself the wrath,

Of unspoken realities,

I promise to breathe, I promise to dance,

I promise not to seethe, in retrospect but seize every chance.

Different frame of mind, 

Last month's heartbreaks left behind,

I'm on that new grind; to failure I'm blind,

No more replay or rewind,

I'm breaking the fetters that bind,

Until satisfaction I find, to failure I'm blind.........

Though success has be rare like a Coelacanth, I shall go harder this month, I shall go harder this month, till I find my Coelacanth

Kibali