The Flame from the Mountain
A Hero once rose from the hill,
With courage unbroken in will.
Though chains sought his flame,
They strengthened his name—
His dream lights a nation still.
In shadows he planted a star,
Whose gleam could be seen from afar.
Through pain and through tears,
He silenced his fears,
And taught us what freedoms are.
The forest became his abode,
Where justice and valor he sowed.
With whispers of grace,
He guarded his place,
And carried his people’s load.
Now echoes of courage remain,
Like songs in the heart after rain.
The brave and the free,
Still honor his plea—
That liberty never be slain.
Insightful view
This poem draws inspiration from the life and struggle of Dedan Kimathi, the fearless leader of the Mau Mau uprising. Through imagery of hills, forests, and enduring light, it captures the unyielding spirit of resistance that defined his fight for Kenya’s freedom. The recurring symbols of flame and star embody his vision—one that burned through oppression and continues to illuminate the nation’s path toward justice and self-determination.
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