I could be free but you won’t let me;
you disguise your oppression with a veil of accommodation,
mocking my every progression.
I could be me but you don’t want it.
My wings, once fragile, now flap furiously, rousing the soils and sands.
But you want me poised, too prude…too you.
I could have more but you won’t have it;
You want me on my knees,
Begging you, please.
But I will be free-
And when that time comes you’ll know it…
…You’ll see.
Photography: Olive Ndungutse (Facebook – @OliveNdungutse)
Dress: Jamil Walji Couture (Facebook – Jamil Walji Couture)
Ring and Bracelet: Adele Dejak (www.adeledejak.com)
Styling: Ace Style Consultants (www.acestyleconsultants.com)
Make up: Kayte Macharia (Instagram – @kaytemachariamakeup, Facebook – Make up by Kayte)
Hair: Lenny Ngugi (Istagram – @LennyNgugi, Facebook – @LennyNgugi)
25 comments
Lynda
April 2, 2016 at 10:37 pm
OMG! You look so gorgeous Janet..The first pic is on point!
http://www.lindasworldofstyle.com
Janet Mbugua
April 3, 2016 at 6:42 am
Thank you dear!
Priscillar
April 4, 2016 at 9:56 am
Janet,you are an inspiration
keep up the good work
Janet Mbugua
April 7, 2016 at 5:47 pm
Asante Njeri ☺️
lorna
April 4, 2016 at 10:12 pm
I so love the post and rhyming poetic tone with crazy pic.
Janet Mbugua
April 7, 2016 at 5:46 pm
Cheers Lorna! I appreciate you saying that
Chelsea Ngugi
April 5, 2016 at 11:57 am
Jaaneeet!!
That photo
And the word flow
Amazing maà
Janet Mbugua
April 7, 2016 at 5:42 pm
Much appreciated Chelsea ?
Mercy
April 5, 2016 at 11:29 pm
Lovely piece and Lovely pictures Janet Mbugua.
Janet Mbugua
April 7, 2016 at 5:46 pm
Thank Mercy! Thank you for reading my post ?
Njeri Maiga
April 9, 2016 at 5:31 pm
Such an inspiration u are to many
Janet Mbugua
April 9, 2016 at 6:19 pm
You’re too kind ? Thank you
Rhyet
April 12, 2016 at 8:52 am
Appreciating poetry,Nice Diction,I don’t know how I missed all these.
Janet Mbugua
April 12, 2016 at 9:08 am
Cheers Rhyet! Be sure to subscribe to
My blog so that you don’t miss out on my posts ☺️
aisha hussein
April 12, 2016 at 7:18 pm
you look awsome dear ………for your blogs i enjoy reading keep more coming
aisha hussein
April 12, 2016 at 7:19 pm
nice pic for your blog i enjoy reading keep more coming
Janet Mbugua
April 12, 2016 at 7:57 pm
Thank you Aisha, much appreciated!
Zahra
April 13, 2016 at 11:49 am
Amazing poem Janet…
Janet Mbugua
April 13, 2016 at 12:17 pm
Cheers Zahra ☺️
ESTHER KASAMBA
April 19, 2016 at 9:48 pm
i love everything about you…and you do inspire me,sometimes when am going through tough times,i just pray,read the bible and finally your thoughts and then i am at peace
Janet Mbugua
April 20, 2016 at 8:21 am
Keep reading The Word, it’ll give you perspective and the peace you need to face life. Stay blessed and thanks for reading my posts ☺️
Gladys kilonzo
April 25, 2016 at 9:36 pm
Where do u get u beautiful dresses from? Always admiring them. If don’t mind, will u kindly connect me
Janet Mbugua
April 25, 2016 at 11:26 pm
Thanks dear, check the photo credits for details ☺️
carolyne
June 18, 2016 at 10:53 am
Hi Janet am in high school but I always make sure to read your latest blog and your creativity and grammar have really helped me improve my English grades.. kudos
linet ndiritu
July 12, 2016 at 9:44 am
its always relieving to go through your articles . for a lady like me who sees a lot of mentor ship in you both as a lady and a news anchor. would really want to meet you and have a word with you.