Felix Onyango

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Felix Onyango Biography

Felix Onyango Oriang' was born in 23rd June 1989, a time when Kenya as a country was still i the struggle for a multiparty state. Born to a single parent, who has work hard to ensure he completes his studies despite the problems caused by poverty. He has a young sister, Mercyline, who he loves a lot and has dedicated most of his poems to her. He lived most of his teenage life in Kibera, the biggest slum in the world which is in Kenya. In High School he was termed as the most notorious in his class and the entire school. Despite this he was chosen as a dorm captain, a position he held for three months. He resigned from the position, due to constant criticism from the boarding master. He plays rugby for fun, and writes a lot. He writes whenever he feels sad, unappreciated, when he is tired and mostly when something either negative or positive has made an impact in his life. He doesn't choose what to write about, everything just flows when he is in the mood of scribbling something down...)

The Best Poem Of Felix Onyango

Poem For ‘mama’

For nine months she carried me in her womb
Went through a lot of pain to raise me.
Discriminated against because of my existence.
Her friends left her, because of the pregnancy
Got disowned because of me.
But still gave me all the love she had for me.
Fed me, clothed me and protected me.
She might at times scold me, but still consoled me.
‘Mama’ I love you.

My father run away
Never wanted to take responsibility
Like a knight she defended me
Hustled just to see me grow up.
‘Mama’ you are special to me
Without you-
I don’t stand a chance in life
With you, my heart is warm
I am always happy seeing you smile
Thank god for giving me to you as a son.

With affection that she has showered me with
I feel sorry each time I make her angry
I pray never to make you mad
For that will only bring sadness to our home
I love you ‘mama’
And I promise to be there for the both of us.

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