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Kenyan poetry vividly captures the country’s diverse cultures, landscapes, and political history. It often explores themes of post-colonial identity, social justice, and the intricacies of daily life, offering a unique lens into Kenyan experiences and perspectives.

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Grass Will Grow

by Jonathan Kariara

‘Grass will grow’ by Jonathan Kariara is a beautiful poem addressed to God and concerned with loss and a speaker’s reaction to it.

As a Kenyan poet, Kariara may be reflecting on some cultural and personal experiences in his work. Though 'Grass Will Grow' resonates universally, it can also be seen in the context of Kenyan literary tradition and its particular focus on nature, spirituality, and community.

If you should take my child Lord

Give my hands strength to dig his grave

cover him with earth

Lord send a little rain

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