THE GRAND ATESO PROVERBS IN EPIC FREE POETRY
About the Book
The Teso Proverb Chronicles: Epic Free Verse Poems from the Iteso Tradition is a bold literary tapestry that transforms traditional African proverbs into expansive poetic meditations. Each poem takes a single proverb and unfolds it into a vivid, instructive journey, rich with imagery, moral insight, and cultural depth. Drawing from the wisdom of the Iteso people, this collection explores themes of integrity, community, patience, discipline, truth, and human responsibility. These are not merely poems, but living lessons, voices of elders carried forward in a modern form. Structured as carefully crafted pieces, each poem stands as a reflection, a teaching, and a mirror to life. Whether read for inspiration, education, or cultural connection, this book invites the reader to pause, reflect, and walk more wisely. This is more than poetry. It is memory, guidance, and legacy, spoken in the rhythm of the land.
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About the Author
Onyapidi David lok'Ebere is a Kenyan storyteller, poet and retired Clinical Officer with a strong interest in education and community development. His professional experience spans more than four decades of diverse expertise in Kenya, including service as a C… Read more about the author →
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