Odhiambo Gilbert Francis

Odhiambo Gilbert Francis Poems

• Silence
  The river is no more, No flood, no splash, no roar; A solitary portion, a king missing his throne Kowtows to bemoan the hard fate that left him forlorn.
• Today Was Not Ours
  Today was not ours Two souls plan as their hearts wish The gods have said NO
• Love Gives You The Wings
  Love gives you the wings Float in the feeling my love Float and come to me
• Elegy For Lost Friendship
  You appeared, suddenly. We exchanged fast notes as if time would stop, a chance would be lost.
• Justice
  Attempts at justice go boink Peace grating down people's throats Restrained calm, or else...
• The Swing
  This tree is the province of the devil He sits on the swing in wait for his victims Who will defy their parents' advice To keep away from the parlous sway.
• Kizuri
  
• Cornel's Song
  Rose dear, come let us sing a song, A song of our lives and the completeness of our union, Of hope rising above a sea of fear, Years of mournful numbers and uncertain desires.
• Take These Legs Of Mine
  Take these legs of mine If your desire they define; Leave me not behind.
• My Blood Boils
  My pretty friend, There are things about me Regarding you Which you know not.
• Only One Answer
  On a calm, quiet evening A listless soul stirs To remember a time Of fleeting thoughts
• Have I Loved Amiss
  Have I loved amiss? Someone tell me please, Do all happen like this, That because of a kiss