Few but the Heavy

Echoes of Embers is a quiet, heartfelt collection of poetry that reflects on growth, memory and personal transformation.It traces the journey of a boy raised in the African Savannah; through humble beginnings, silent hopes, and everyday life struggles, into the becoming of a young man learning to honor where he comes from and where he is going. These poems are drawn from lived experiences: Walking long distances to school, going to bed unsure of the next meal, watching parents work without a salary but full of dedication, and growing up in a home where love and perseverance mattered more than material wealth. With gentle honesty, Omondi Brian Ouma writes about family, fear, dreams, mentorship and places that shaped him: His mother's strength, his father's wisdom, his siblings sacrifices, and his own slow, but steady journey toward growth. These are poems for anyone who knows what it means to wait, to try again, and to carry forward, even when the way is unclear. The writing is soft, intentional, and deeply rooted in gratitude. Rather than aiming to impress, the poems invite reflection and a calm presence. They speak to the reader as a companion might;Gently,Softly and without pressure. If you've ever carried quiet questions, ever had a hunger for more, with the feeling that your beginnings might not be enough, this collection is for you.It reminds us that even in ordinary lives, light exists. And even in struggle, there is a story. Echoes of Embers don't promise answers, it offers: a place to breath, a moment to look back with kindness and a way to honor the journey you are still on. It isn't loud, it's real, and sometimes that's all we need. A 2022 thoughtful journaling brought to life in one single file. Omondi Brian Ouma is a seasoned writer, motivational speaker, Poet and singer-songwriter whose works explore the depths of human identity and spiritual resilience. His literary voice is both lyrical and unflinchingly honest, driven by a passion for social healing and self transcendence. He is the author of Not Poor Twice, Think Yourself Higher-Outlast the Temporary, What is Like a Man and A Poem A Day Keeps Clatter Away- A luminous ritual of pause, presence and becoming. Notably his poetry have also been featured in two internationally published works;An Adventure Called Life and An Emotion Called Home. A scholar and a social scientist by training, Brian holds a degree in Community Development, a foundation that deeply informs his exploration of self-transcendence, becoming and transformation.