Beady Eyed and Mystified: A Collection of Poems

Beady Eyed & Mystified by Maclean Mbepula is divided into several themes, chapter by chapter. It gently begins with poetry about art, personal identity, and goes on to tackle the ups and downs of life in relationships, tragedies, spirituality, and the world around us. It concludes with a chapter on women’s issues. There is bitter, bitter-sweet and simply sweet lines to fill several moments in your day in this little book. These poems are honest, personal and vulnerable. They present the author’s sincerity and friendly voice. ****Reviews: ****

Short, beautiful, concise and full of life. Maclean Mbepula takes you on a journey of self discovery. There is just no way you won’t find your true self in her phrases. Unless you are bereft of life.

Robert Chiwamba (Renowned Malawian poet, writer and spoken-word performer

This wonderful collection of poetry is geeky, smart, funny, deep, interesting, it’s a rollercoaster of thoughts. I believe it’s what it feels like to be in the wonderful head of my good friend, Maclean. I was enchanted by each poem, so thank you for taking us on this journey of you with you.