Joyce's Poem

The following is a poem from EFAC scholar Joyce Njeri to her donor Bill Schlelyer.

From so far, you heard my echoes
Surely, I thought myself too low
From your heart, you answered my call
Actually, I thought myself too far from you

In your hands, you gave me the best
You gave me strength, and held me dearly
Who is like you Bill? You are honored
Its because of you, my dream shines

This is the heart, the heart of thanks and praise
A heart of giving, a heart of generosity
A heart very rare to get
It takes total commitment, to be like you

You are one, among many
I will never shy to stick your name in my heart and all my books

I will never shy off your name, Bill
You gave me roses, I should take care of them
Not only care, but water til they blossom
Not only blossom, but yield healthy, attractive fruits

You are my best, what a kind heart!
You are my burning torch
I will acquire what I require
To nurture the nature of our culture
You are more than a brother or a dad to me
God bless your hands

-Joyce Njeri