Flood over our minds.
When we think of Karetes.
We feel complete.
With all the family there.
They left lots of memories.
For all of us to share.
Making the people we are today.
Lessons that they taught us.
They guide us thru our lives.
Their power of a touch, smiles and kind words
Their listening ears and honest compliments
Their single act of kindness
was like a drop of oil on a patch of a dry skin
Making the people we are today.
Their willingness to give and care.
Their kindness transforms our dark moments with a blaze of light
Their love was based on trust, and trust on love.
They made sacrifices and put our happiness first
They taught us never to abandon widows,
widowers and orphans.
Making the people we are today.
They taught us not to forget our past
to be honest and trustworthy
appreciation cultural diversity which is essential for our co-existence.
To love and share the beauty of life
without expecting any charm or joy
I remembered every moment between us,
and every moment felt more precious as time passed.
Making the people we are today.
Taught us be pillars of positivity.
Let our hearts glow when we pray.
Let our soul's innermost desire and need flow in silence,
gratitude and humble petition.
Let our daily prayers be a life attitude
not only when we are in trouble
but never forgetting to include all others who are also in difficulties.
May our hearts be filled with great love for one another?
Making the family we are today.
By Seth Yuhi Musinga