Marxie Douglas
I am Douglas Masinde Mamboleo, an English Literature teacher, currently teaching in Eldoret. I write both English and Swahili poems and short stories and plays. I was born in Bungoma County. My inspiration for writing comes from real life experiences and I derive my inspiration from great writers like Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Chinua Achebe and Ken Walibora Waliaula.
UNRULY
By Marxie Douglas, Bungoma, Kenya Rough, rugged and mind blowing.. Swift with untamed speed.. Overshadowing the realism undetected.. Every aspect creating unlimited confusion.. Absolutely out of burning rage.. Fuming,…
I CAN’T BREATHE
By Marxie Douglas Heaving, sighing, pressure mounted.. Squeezed tightly choking.. My colour so tinted, so avoided.. The melanin creating the fuming.. My hoarse voice only a deep whisper.. Calling…
MELANIN
By Marxie Douglas Dark, sparkling and still dark.. Lovely with amazing tone.. Tickling the soul this shade.. Does it terrify? It alludes to sexiness.. Envy among the colours.. It…