Dear Reader,
Welcome to the world of Sibuor; An African Love Story.
If you’ve found your way here, thank you. Whether you’ve just finished the book, are considering reading it, or simply stumbled across this page, I’m grateful you’re here.
Sibuor began with one thing, belief.
Belief that the words I had quietly written over many years deserved to exist beyond my world.
I have always found comfort in words. They are the place where I tell the truth most honestly and express the parts of myself I struggled to speak aloud. The love, the hurt, the hope, the joy, the disappointment, and the healing.
Some people capture memories with photographs.
I capture mine with words.
The Story Behind Sibuor
The first edition of Sibuor was born from youthful courage.
It was written simply because I believed in my work.
I didn’t know whether anyone would read it.
I only knew that these poems deserved a home.
Why a Second Edition?
Years later, I returned to Sibuor as a different woman.
I have changed. Life has changed me. This edition reflects that.
It is not only a collection of love poems. It is an ode to the woman I have become. A celebration of vulnerability. Of healing. Of choosing myself. Of beginning again.
Relationships have a way of introducing us to ourselves.
They reveal how we love. How we communicate. What we tolerate. What we fear. And ultimately, how deeply we value ourselves.
Through love, I met parts of myself I never knew existed. Some filled me with pride. Others challenged me.
There were moments I found disappointing, difficult, and uncomfortable. Yet within those same moments, I discovered patience, resilience, faith, and courage I never imagined I possessed.
Today, I love the woman I am becoming.
This second edition is a celebration of growth. Of love. Of time. Of womanhood.
Every day, I become someone new.
The Journey
This edition includes much more than poems.
You’ll discover:
- Letters to the Reader
- Tiny Markers
- Reader Prompts
- Blank Pages
- Sibuor Notes
Together, they transform the book from something to simply read into something to experience.
I hope it becomes a place where you not only discover my story, but remember your own.
Book Launch
You’re Invited
Sibuor; An African Love Story
📆 Saturday, 5 September 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 The Piano, 171 Brookside Drive, Nairobi
Map pin 📌: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HjLH7zxFpSpZQjZo9
Join me for an immersive afternoon of:
- Poetry
- Conversation
- Book signing
- Community
- Celebration
Whether you’ve known Sibuor for years or are discovering it for the first time, I’d love to share this moment with you.
Register for the event using this link: https://bit.ly/ALXKeSibuorBookLaunch
Pre-order Your Copy
Pre-orders are now open.
To reserve your copy at Ksh 1000
📱 Order via WhatsApp
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Follow the journey beyond the pages.
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Events
This is where you’ll find upcoming book launches, poetry readings, interviews, speaking engagements, workshops, and community events.
I’d love to meet you in person someday.
Coming soon…
Gallery
A collection of moments from the Sibuor journey.
From the writing desk to the book launch, from readers to conversations, this space will grow with every milestone we celebrate together.
Coming soon…
Reader Wall
One of the greatest joys of writing has been hearing how these poems have found a place in other people’s hearts.
This space will feature messages, reflections, photos, and stories shared by readers who have journeyed through Sibuor.
Perhaps one day, your words will be here too.
Coming soon…
Support the Journey
If Sibuor has touched your heart and you’d like to support future books, poetry events, or community projects, this is where you’ll find ways to do so. Every book purchased, every event attended, and every word shared helps keep this journey alive.
Sibuor was never meant to end on the last page.
It is a growing world of stories, poems, reflections, conversations, and people choosing to love, heal, and become.
Whether you’ve come here for the first time or you’re returning after reading the book, welcome.
There’s always another page waiting to be written.
Thank You
Thank you for reading.
Thank you for believing in words.
And thank you for allowing Sibuor to become part of your own story.
With love,
Margaret Sitawa
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