Alvin L. Kathembe : Writing

Ivory Tower

Ivory Tower

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


I wield untold power in my ivory tower Surrounded by my bodyguard army Duke in my little duchy, where nothing can touch me Nor invader come n..
Tropical Disease

Tropical Disease

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


Kenya turned 50 this year.
Shalom

Shalom

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


A blessing.
The Singularity

The Singularity

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


In the beginning God created the Universe All of matter sprang up - Out of nothing - At His command And He flung the worlds apart An..
Lament For A Mosquito

Lament For A Mosquito

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


It's been a while since I wrote in meter. This is a dirge for the unwitting mosquito, who only wants to suck your blood.
Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


What is the going rate for souls these days? The peddlers hawk their wares; They put their products on display Along Vanity Fair. They pim..
Shimmering

Shimmering

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


Me, and you, on a cosmic scale.
The Revolution & You

The Revolution & You

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


Said the Revolution to the Underclass; “Shall your oppressors rule over thee? Come, shake off your masters! Break away! Break yourself ..
View From The Rim Of The Earth

View From The Rim Of The Earth

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


Musings at 38000 feet
Exodus

Exodus

A Poem by Alvin L. Kathembe


"Movement of Jah people..."