Field Marshal
Elder Lister
Wairimu wa Suleiman kuuma Uthiru, you thought I would forget you? Never ever!
You were the most lovable woman I ever met. I regret that in my impetuousness and stupidity I never took the time to celebrate you, to hold you and to take care of you as I should have.
I'll never forget your laugh, or that stupid thing you did - falling in love with a stranger on Kimathi Street. Who does that?
Well, babe, am still around, thinking about you. And remembering your smile and all the naughty things.
So today, this December, at the end of a Covid year, I have broken cover and spoken your name. I don't care. I loved you and you loved me.
Kama watatujua wacha katambe kakitambanga.
Rest well mamie, rest well.
You remain much loved, so many years on. I say your name today, and I will mention it again.
Wairimu.
Keep that fire warm, and roast my favourite sweet potatoes, as cucu will show you.
I ain't long in coming across the stars, my love; I will cross the river as soon as it all ends.
Then I will meet you again, Wairimu, on the other side, at the fireside of our people where we shall dwell forever.
My love. My woman.
Wairimu.
You were the most lovable woman I ever met. I regret that in my impetuousness and stupidity I never took the time to celebrate you, to hold you and to take care of you as I should have.
I'll never forget your laugh, or that stupid thing you did - falling in love with a stranger on Kimathi Street. Who does that?
Well, babe, am still around, thinking about you. And remembering your smile and all the naughty things.
So today, this December, at the end of a Covid year, I have broken cover and spoken your name. I don't care. I loved you and you loved me.
Kama watatujua wacha katambe kakitambanga.
Rest well mamie, rest well.
You remain much loved, so many years on. I say your name today, and I will mention it again.
Wairimu.
Keep that fire warm, and roast my favourite sweet potatoes, as cucu will show you.
I ain't long in coming across the stars, my love; I will cross the river as soon as it all ends.
Then I will meet you again, Wairimu, on the other side, at the fireside of our people where we shall dwell forever.
My love. My woman.
Wairimu.
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