Danger of wealth

I remember when we were all growing up
We used to share almost everything
Even in plights we would share
We’d do things in unity as a community

As I grow older I experience the difference
The differences we once shared as kidz
We had dreams, we all wanted to be rich one day
And God has blessed us with our wishes
Some of us are living their dreamz

The danger of wealth prevails though
Wealth has made us self-reliant
Self sufficient
Self-contained
It has made us isolated

We once shared public transport
We were the community
Together life was good
But when we are wealth we become separated from others

Wealth evokes pride
It closes gates to the poor
In a way that we worry about luxury
And not about helping others to realize their potential too
The gap between the two (rich and poor) accumulates

The danger of wealth is evil
Its makes us selfish
We become addicted to a number of things
We find it hard to live with less
We long for more and more
We neglect the sufferings in the street

True wealth lies in your soul
It’s not in monitory value
But the love and respect we share with others
Not only with ourselves but others
It’s about making a difference in ones life too
God be with you!!!!!!

is it real?

Over-longing for a special one
Dwelling on unique & special qualities
Mixed emotions and feeling about love
Doubt of its existence
Here I sit, contemplating……..

Courtesy of love
I understand its meaning
But will I ever practice it?
I pondered……

Amid the dreams of love
She came into my life
My heart aches for her
Her uniqueness & values she possesses
It amazes me

Her ability to cheer me up
When I’m down
Her voice and its beautiful sound
Her silence while listening to me
The love she anchors for me
My feelings for her are beyond words

She taught me sense of loving
To be honest and patient
The power of love overwhelms me
Each day my love for you grows
Let it be our courtesy…….

Now that you Gone

Your presence in my life was helpful. I learnt a lot and got to find what I have been rummaging for……my entire life. You gave me the meaning of life. Now I know that not everyone you bring close to you and share your sentiments with is cool. Some are but most aren’t.

Having you in my life brought some discomfort. I’ve always lived in fear. Fear of the unknown. It was always difficult to see the sunshine through the rain. I mean, what we had was “good”, so we both thought. Even though we would take shots from the dark, we never had a succinct direction for our ventures. There was never a shed light over us. We had our ups and downs like any other relationship. Waking up next to each other everyday got us thinking we had it going…we thought life was going on….but trust me we were wrong. Things were revolving around the circle.

Everyday was the same, it seemed so routine. We would do same things all over again, even when we changed, it would not make any difference because it would be one of the same thing over and over again.

I thought what we were doing was right. But how can a “right thing” be so wrong. It was such a waste of time. A game I reckoned. Now that you gone I’m starting to see and experience a different part of life. I am living without fear because what I have is a blessing from God. I live a complete life I would say, a life with no fears, lies nor secrets. Now that you are gone I know what is what. I know a full spectrum of life, that is.

Now I smile because you never gave me a reason to. Since you gone there is progress in my life. But after all I thank you for making me such a strong and a better person. Everything is going swimmingly now that you are gone and it is all because of You.

in honour

Today m able to simulate
and endure life.
To manipulate
and exalt through tough storms.
Despite all the plights, i still have strength
hope and faith in God.
I honour you

Today I reminisce
and share life with people I love.
You honoured me a chance to live,
to see, to talk and smile everyday.
Not everyone is so privileged.

Today I hold nothing back
I explore my endeavors
I adventure in full-force

You wanted the best for me
You been there for me in spirit
I appreciate you a lot.
Thank you mom for everything
I honour You.

Words are not enough

Sometimes words are not enough. You can utter eloquent words to entice somebody for your own good. But still don’t get it right, over and over again. Action speaks louder than words, so they say. Inevitably, that’s so true. Words are not enough but when coupled with action they are.

Words are transformation of our thoughts. With these words we are able to intertwine these thoughts with feelings and convey them. That’s how we express love, hate, and peace and praise our cognates. Words are aptly powerful to touch or stab one’s heart, or deceive someone.

Say you have wronged someone, for instance. What does it take to get forgiven for what you did? Words, only?…..of course not. You can not say you are ‘sorry’ than that’s that. You gotta demonstrate your contrition. Show some actions that you are really sorry.

Same goes with “relationships”. Your words wont be taken serious when you approach someone. But your demonstration or actions showing your love for that special person will do a trick. Late night phone call means a lot than just promulgated words but that you thought of her/him, is it not so?

Words and action are ‘sometimes’ a perfect match. But words alone are sometimes not enough.

A sense of Urgency

As we approach the end of the year 2009, most people had year resolutions which some did not accomplish them due to some restrictions or circumstances, and for whatsoever reason it may be. We make year resolutions because we know that we are capable for more than what we possess. We want to bring change to ourselves, our families and to others too. We want to tread into our horizons. As people we fall short, we fall short in life, in reaching our desired goals. We fall short because we sometimes lack the sense of urgency.

We speak of new beginnings, of new things and all things that will bring change in our lives. Change is good. New beginnings are best, too. But if u lack a sense of urgency there is less u can achieve. Think of a person who starts a race without a vision of how he will finish it, with no knowledge of where the finish line is. The beginning without the finish in mind is meaningless. The end is always important for any beginning if u have a sense of urgency in mind.

Though this sense need to be created in your program, and it should not just end there, it needs to be recreated again and again to keep you alert of your ends. If u maintains the sense of urgency in u, u will prosper and u will be compliant. You will be compliant in your dealings. You will do things right from the word go and with the ends in your mind and heart nothing can stand your way. With the sense of urgency you realize that life is too short, therefore it is important to prioritize your goals right at the beginning. This will help you to focus on the important things and eliminate things that aren’t.

So 2010 is full of promises, lets begin this year with the ends in mind, with the sense of urgency and with the vision of what we gonna get out of our actions throughout the year. On flip side of things, you can have the ends in mind but if your means aren’t compliant then you will have a problem. So have this sense in mind and be compliant. Make that list for the year 2010 and work on it right now with end results in mind and heart.

Life is extensible

Life is a journey
That needs to be travelled
I got to give it all, wherever I go
Now I gotta spread my wings and fly
Coz sky is the limit.

As I travel I know I’d fall and cry
Good and bad will happen to me
I will meet people I love
And hate others.
I will make friends, true friends
People who will always be there for me

People I wish to be with together, forever
But that’s not how life works
Life is extensible
So I have to be flexible

In life someone has to leave,
To start new adventures,
Where a new life awaits
Then they will have to say goodbye.

Though it might be sad and difficult
It seems unfair when someone leaves.
I personally hate goodbyes.
But sometimes goodbyes are the only way.
Coz everyone has to expand their horizons
And so I have.

New beginnings are great
I have to leave
I got to start something new
I’m not leaving because of you,
Or anyone
But it’s my destiny
Because life is extensible

I have to go,
I must go for I can no longer stay here,
I must expand my horizons.
It’s hard to say goodbye
Coz I have made friends, true friends
I wouldn’t want to leave
But ya!!! This is it.
Good moments do not seem to last.
I feel the pain inside,
But tomorrow I’ll forget about my grief today.