Freshers Poem by DEDAN ONYANGO

The era of academic uniformity came to an end
Launching you to another trajectory of individuality,
With new expectations in the reality.
Another life will be started in your humanity.

The obstacles you faced were a testimony,
For the good job you did with your destiny.
Today you must echo the reality
That you will not be victimised
For the life you will choose to live.

Three shot in the air cannot be enough
And matriculation day is just but an eye opener
For the journey ahead is camouflaged,
Like a chameleon, colours will change,
Some bright, some dull,
Make that a stepping stone.

Food is to the stomach,
Book is to the brain,
Remember to do both.
Mark-you academic malnutrition
Is also a thing to reckon with,
Take a balanced diet.


Friends are not friends in this society
Choose wisely,
Temptations are inevitable
The Holy books are available.

Fresh as you are now,
Fresher, you must become at the end.
Do not pretend to be wiser,
Be ready to learn from the master.

You are a blessing to Professor Mugenda
Do not change the agenda,
Stick to the rules
And do not strive to amend
You may not go past the bend,
For the light which is at the end
Of the tunnel is promising abread.