Peace, Irungu

He who saw Irungu a kicking infant

And so suffered a faint heart due to jealousy

And proceeded to count undelivered dowry [from sisters’ suitors]

May his legs break from knees, hip joint come loose

          Irungu keep calm

          Won’t you keep quiet, child

          And your father is still in the forest

          Hunting the woodland buffalo

          Oh, calm my child.