40th Day

Jobless, cashless, stress. Stealing? Yes

Kushikwa kwa wenyewe!

Robbery, Burglary, today was not a success

Rungu na mawe!

Powerless, defenseless, beaten senseless

Kama burukenge!

Helpless, breathless, soon to be lifeless

Mob justice, umati!

Crowd that knows nothing about forgiveness

Mafuta na Kiberiti!

Burning, screaming, until he was motionless

Now call 911!

Police yellow tape, ambulance and camera flashes

Next stop morgue!

Then public cemetery, family in black, ashes to ashes

Moment of silence!

-Edwin Onyango