FUNZO KAMILI. - By Doreen Cyprian

Written By: Doreen Cyprian

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Doreen Cyprian, a gifted voice in poetry, brings us "FUNZO KAMILI." as part of the esteemed Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her work, submitted under the poetry category, weaves cultural wisdom and reflections into a rich tapestry of words. Through her poem, Doreen invites readers to delve into themes of knowledge, guidance, and personal growth, offering a compelling narrative that resonates deeply with universal truths and insights.

About the Work

"FUNZO KAMILI." is a profound exploration of guidance and wisdom, rich with cultural nuances and metaphorical imagery. Doreen Cyprian uses a rhythmic style to impart valuable life lessons, emphasizing the importance of education, self-awareness, and resilience. The poem's mood shifts from reflective to encouraging, providing a heartfelt reminder of the foundational values that shape one's journey in life. Through vivid language and poignant expressions, the work serves as a beacon of inspiration and empowerment.

FUNZO KAMILI.

Original Submission by Doreen Cyprian

FUNZO KAMILI.

Mzazi naomba lako sikio kidogo,

Nisikilize, naomba usipe kisogo,

Ubongo ni kiungo na ni kidogo,

Wala si porojo ni nyingi sotojo,

Ni maongezi yenye nyingi pojo,

Kamili si kasorobo nyingi bolibo,

Nipe sikio ili umwambie mwanao.

Mkumbushe mwanao,

Fikra ni mlango mdogo ila muhimu,

Funguo zake ziwe na nyingi tarakimu,

Aruhusu vya muhimu bila fatakum,

Kelele zisizo muhimu asizipe daraja,

Daima zinakuja na mkaja mkata faraja,

Misingi ya maarifa na kukuacha mjinga,

Ajazae taarifa sahihi hula kwa mrija,

Hupunguza kasumba kwa nyingi tafrija,

Mkumbushe mwanao.

Mkumbushe mwanao,

Atakae cha uvunguni hainami tena,

Mchezaji wa kwao hathaminiwi sana,

Mshika mbachao msala haupiti kona,

Watu wamejaa vijiba na roho mbichi,

Awekeze kwa wageni, wake masnitch,

Wasiojua zake tamaduni wala visirani,

Roho za nani yupo juu tumshushe chini,

Kelele za manufaa zitamfanya wa kwao,

Waone anafaa wampe thamani si kibao,

Kipaumbele tu kwa watu wasio na chukizo,

Mkumbushe mwanao,

Utumwa siyo hatma ni upungufu wa fikra,

Kujua wapi pa kuweka maarifa yaliyo bikra,

Siyo soga, uwoga, na tantalila za Da kiboga,

Kujaza jazba kwa moshi usiojaza hata kisoda,

Mkumbushe mwanao.

Elimu aishike asikubali imponyoke,

Sekeseke la bwana kasheshe asilipate,

Wasimponze eti si kitu ni tone la wese,

Iwe kama ngao kukwepa mshale tete,

Abaruze mitihani azingatie kubeba kete,

Ujasiri auweke karibu siyo aibu za kibete,

Fursa zitamfwata na kutaka wao watete,

Funguo moja unaofungua milango yote,

Siku hizi mshika mawili hubeba na vyote,

Mkumbushe mwanao.

Mkumbushe mwanao,

Hakuna stara tena watu wamevurugwa,

Huita kwa taratibu kutatua maswaibu,

Bila utu na aibu watakupa zao taratibu,

Fursa hubana kabisa hadi wao wajaribu,

Siyo elimu au juhudi bali vile tu vya aibu,

Epuka dezo huweka viti na kutoa kigoda,

Ukitaka kufanyiwa kila kitu bila hata uoga,

Watakupa vya kuteleza wakuharibie rada,

Ndoto huzimwa ghafla na kukosa faida

Mkumbushe mwanao.

Mkumbushe mwanao,

Dunia hii ina huruma ya kuchovya chovya,

Inalisha vya kuchanganya na vya kulevya,

Haiweki vitu bayana hutoa kwa uchoyo,

Mvunja nazi hufunya kwa nafsi na moyo,

Mtoboa tobo alianza na yake sifuri ndogo,

Kukata tamaa ni mwiko huwezi kuvunja,

Kitako usimpe aliyeshindwa atakuponza,

Hujaza maarifa ambayo alitoka tu kapa,

Alivujisha pakacha mchuuzi akamkwepa ,

Kwenye mia, wao wakachagua kula papa,

Funguo zao wakatupa wakavunja komeo,

Wakaleta vingi visingizio vizivyo na ng’ao,

wakakwepa vya kudaka bila mshangao

Mkumbushe mwanao.

Teke kwenye hewa halina matokeo,

Lakini teke hilo hilo akipigwa chura ,

Mwendo huzidi na kuwahi kucharura,

Siyo kila liumalo linakuletea kidonda,

Lingine linakupa motisha wa kufika,

Kule unakokwenda bila kughairisha,

Kwa haraka bila kasumba au kukatisha,

Mkumbushe mwanao.

Mkumbushe mwanao,

Shari bila akili ni maumivu kwa mwili,

Hoja huleta mada mezani yenye mithiri,

Nini cha kusema ndio funguo ya kutoka,

Hasira,kususa,na kupuuza ni lako gereza,

Jaribu kueleweka na unachozungumza,

Wala usiwe mwingi wa kutumia husuda,

Jazba za mtu huziba na kukosa faida,

Utulivu, amani vitamsaidia kujilinda,

Epuka kasoro nyingi zenye ujinga,

Mkumbushe mwanao

Teknologia ni teke linalokujia tulijisemea,

Hupiga pande zote hakuna atakayeponea,

Hivi sasa limetufika hatuna budi kulipokea,

Kazi nyingi zitapotea mkumbushe asipoteze,

Asidharau vya ustadi akapoteza yake bidii,

Awe sambamba na utandawazi ajue uhitaji,

Ajue jinsi ya kucode au kuendesha vyema Ai,

Akili mnembe ina kasi hii haina hata uzembe,

Huchovya tafiti hukusanya na kukupa jumbe,

Teknolojia ni rafiki yake wa karibu na asivimbe,

Huo ndio mlango wake wa kutokea usiuzibe,

Mkumbumbushe mwanao.

Siasa si haramu msisistizie hili sana,

Viongozi mashuhuri ni muda na yao zamu,

Asiogope kuwania eti wako watu maalumu,

Ajipe umuhimu watu hawatakuwa na budi,

Na kumpa nafasi na kuongeza wake ustadi,

Alete maendeleo siyo ya pwagu na pwaguzi,

Porojo za mwaka juzi na leo hakuna utatuzi,

Mkumbushe ye kuwa kiongozi huanza binafsi,

Akiwa peke yake anafanye bila hata uchunguzi,

Vya kwako vikivyooka wengi watakupa pongezi,

Kushindwa si kukosa na asikubali ndio ushindani,

Mkumbushe mwanao.

Hili ni langu hitimisho si usemi wa mwisho,

Hili mwambie wazi wa si kwa uficho ficho,

Akielewa hivi ataongoza wengi kama jicho,

Atakuwa mboni ya wale wanaosema sioni,

Atakuwa sauti kwa wale waliokosa usemi,

Sikio lake asikie la mkuu ili aponyeshe guu,

Taifa lolote haijengwi kamwe na sauti moja,

Bali jumbe nyingi zenye ushawishi na hoja,

Sijakuingilia malezi nimekupa tu vya jamii,

Maelekezo na maarifa ili kumjenga Zaidi,

Kukuza yake bidii asipunguze yake spidi,

Sisi kama taifa tunamtegemea utofauti,

Na ubora ukianza kwake wengi ufwata,

Mkumbushe mwanao.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, hosted by Hashtag Kalakar, is a celebration of literary art from around the world. This competition seeks to recognize and promote diverse voices in poetry and creative writing, offering a platform for writers to share their unique stories and perspectives. Participants from various backgrounds contribute their works, enriching the global literary landscape with fresh and innovative narratives.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Doreen Cyprian for sharing "FUNZO KAMILI." with us as part of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her evocative poem not only enriches our understanding of cultural wisdom but also inspires us to reflect on our own journeys. We are grateful for her contribution and look forward to witnessing her continued impact in the world of poetry.

About Hashtag Kalakar

Hashtag Kalakar is a creative platform dedicated to providing artists, writers, singers and other creative talents with opportunities to showcase their work and reach wider audiences through competitions, features and creative initiatives.