She is as exquisite as Kigali,
Where the effulgence of the hill’s butterfly kisses her
Skin with grandeur and scatters light with power.
She is obese with wisdom that flows through her veins like a powerful
Ruganwa River.
Her laughter is contagious and blissful like raspberry.
Her presence is a flare of sweetness
And richness like black skin cherries.
Her eyes like Lake Burera, hold wisdom deep and true.
She personifies the spirit of
Reconciliation and forgiveness like pillars of Rwanda.
Like the ribs of the earth, hills give incisiveness to the terrain
Like the energizing aroma of freshly brewed coffee, she sparks frenzy and motivation.
Her hands form a solid foundation for her action like an octagon
She is an ophthalmologist illuminating the path to better vision
She formulates her moves with foresight and precision like a poised chess player
Her presence fills the room, impossible to ignore like a noise
She leaves a lasting impact wherever she goes like her heels
She offers shelter and sanctuary to those in need like hills
Her love has the ability to heal even the deepest scars like healing.
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Given Mukelabai Kolomu is a passionate poet, writer, and spoken word artist who discovered his passion for poetry in 2018 and uses poetry to express his innermost thoughts and emotions. He observes what other poets are doing, and this has influenced his writing style.
Given completed his nursing course in December 2023 at Lusaka School of Nursing (LUCON). Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Office Administration and Certificates in Data Analysis, Occupation Health and Safety. On February 1, 2023, during Black History Month, his draft poem collection titled “Who Cursed You In Silence” was featured on Wattpad Multicultural, marking my first-ever interview with them and currently it has 9000 reads. Furthermore, he was featured on the African Global Network (AGN) website with a poem titled “Melanin Queen” and won a poem photo challenge with “I Love How You Kiss” and “Branches Hand” from Inspiring Artists & Speak Free Inc.
Given also holds a certificate of achievement from the African Poetry Giant for the quotable quote contest, and a Certificate Of Recognition from Zambia Best Poets (Z.B.P) for coming in second in the poetry contest on January 11, 2024, with my poem titled “Empathy Unveiled.” He also emerged second place in the weekly contest with Flaming Pen. He continues to explore the boundless world of words, sharing his unique poems with the world. His pen name is Muke Muse
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This Poem was published in the May 2024 edition of the WSA magazine. Please click here to download.
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