I start the chats first,
drop the jokes, break ice,
you scroll, you take time,
I'm talking to the void.
...
Dear dream, dear my dream, keep hope alive
For most times you wonder if you'll really survive,
You worry all the time if really the future is bright
Why do you worry yet the far end is white
...
Berry Berry sweet Berry.
I wish to have your taste early
your warm hug in the morning cold
makes me rise so strong and bold
...
Back and forth I climb the mountain
Up and down I go just like a fountain
I sweat in toil
I grind and moil
...
I thought I was the right one when you were left,
A pillar by your right when you walk by my left,
We had to be on the right so as to turn left,
But I was not right, that's why you left.
...
I'm your child's happy teacher,
I treasure every one.
I call them all "my kids, "
And learning feels like fun.
...
I am writing a letter,
A Letter to the President.
Asking for a ministry,
Ministry of love.
...
As evening approaches,
echoes of distant music rise.
Boys and girls hurry through the evening chores,
meals finished early
...
Teacher Kevin is Kenyan junior school teacher with an interest in poetry. Teacher Kevin is an educator and poet born in Oyugis, Kenya. He shares his work and commentary on platforms like poemhunter, LinkedIn and All Poetry. Themes: His poetry often explores themes of love, life, hope, dreams, and his homeland of Africa. Influences: He describes poetry as his 'way of life, ' finding inspiration in everyday experiences and seeking new creative outlets. Creative approach: He has mentioned incorporating his creativity into all aspects of his life. He also has a background in music, which influences his artistic expression. Recent works: His poems posted on All Poetry within the last month (as of September 2025) include: 'Dying in the hands of love, ' which discusses the financial strain of a relationship. 'And Love Began, ' a shorter love poem written in 2023. 'Can I Believe In Love? ' which explores frustration and heartbreak. 'Avocado, ' a sensory poem that grounds the subject in tangible details.)
Alone In Love?
I start the chats first,
drop the jokes, break ice,
you scroll, you take time,
I'm talking to the void.
Calls just ring and fade,
texts sit there unread,
blue ticks stare me down,
silence louder than words.
I plan the hangouts,
pick spots, pay the bill,
you shrug, say you're busy,
I keep trying anyway.
I give my feelings,
you give a half-smile,
I'm all in, you're not,
guess I love alone.
You must always be left to turn to the right!
'Busy bees buzz because being busy beats being barely buzzing.' Teacher Kevin
'Interest is the only friend who pays you for hanging out.' By Teacher Kevin
Invest in rest—your deposits don't need a coffee break. -By Teacher Kevin.
Cents make sense only when earning interest
We should only sleep when compound interest is on a night-shift duty! -By Teacher Kevin