Then she drew closer
Trying to bring me nearer
I gasped for breath
Cos I could cope no longer
“I’ve been watching you,
Keeping observation on you
I’ve noticed certain things
So you better come clean.”
“I don’t think I know,
What you are talking about now
I’ve always kept to myself
It’s none of what you think.”
“Surely I have noticed,
The way look at her
The way you stare at her
Will you deny or clarify?”
Now I had no choice
The dagger had already been drawn
No need for any fuss
Either I talk now
Or I die trying
“It’s partly true what you said
But it still wouldn’t be fair
To dwell just on one side
And leave the other end lose.”
It’s true I look and stare,
And sometimes ocassionally glare
But I do it to one person,
And its you and you alone”
I tried to restrain myself
But the words had already come out
The smile on her face
Put my heart at ease
She stared into my eyes
As her smiles grew broader
“I always dreamt of this day
And finally it has come
I’ve been waiting to do this
To hear this from your mouth.”
She brought her face closer
As I closed my eyes
Then I slowly parted my lips
Trying to savour the moment
I was shocked at the first thought
And image that entered my head
I remembered I carried her bag
Which had formed beads of sweat
Then I felt her cheeks touch mine
A feeling so divine
I couldn’t imagine this was happening
But unfortunately she had missed the mark
“I can’t believe you fell for this,
But anyway it was carefully planned and executed
It wasn’t really about love
Am sorry my dear but its April Fools’ Day.”
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
THERE SHE STANDS-2
As she sat down
I held her hand
For what I'd known
Could be the talk of town
I'd totally forgot my lines
Not all but the starting line
But after the previous night's endless hours
I couldn't help but cower
If only I could remember
In this dry season of November
Then it will be easy to practise
During the upcoming solstice
If I could reach my pocket
And quickly glance like a rocket
But since one hand held on to hers
I couldn't accomplish the feat with the other
I had to think fast
Because I was out of time
She started staring at me
And her looks startled me
There was a cool breeze
That blew from the trees
It cooled my senses
As i reconstructed my tenses
I quickly remembered some lines
Of a poem i started by the sea
But i never got to finish
Which is why it hasn't been published
Where the breeze of the trees
Will never cease to freeze
And the sea will lease its breeze with ease
Till there's a release that will please those who tease
She loved the poetic touch
And it put her in the mood
She applied some pressure
And popped a question in the direction i stood
"Is it true," she started
But i couldn't wait for her to finish
What if I get too puzzled
And it results in a skirmish
Do i allow her to finish
And later be lost in thought
As i contemplated
My mind got lost in my thoughts
I came back to my senses
To realise she was right in front of me
Her hands clinging on to me
Trying to gain my attention
"Is it true that,"
My heart started beating fast
Cos I wasn't sure what she will say
But this time i was helpless
As my tongue clung to my mouth
I was totally speechless
As i couldn't help but watch her face
Then she continued
"That good poets are either born with it,
Or they are in love?"
Yes, it somehow true
I responded
Then came the follow up question
"Which category do you belong to?"
"In fact," she added,
"Who are you in love with????"
At this time I was dumbfounded
I didn't know what to tell her
The answer would either make or break me
what should i say
I knew I'd dreamt about her
I knew I was constantly thinking about her
But was she really ready
To know the gospel truth
Then i felt some wetness in my khaki trouser
I glanced and realised my crotch portion was wet
Was I seeing right? What kind of liquid was it?
What will happen if she sees it?
*To be continued
I held her hand
For what I'd known
Could be the talk of town
I'd totally forgot my lines
Not all but the starting line
But after the previous night's endless hours
I couldn't help but cower
If only I could remember
In this dry season of November
Then it will be easy to practise
During the upcoming solstice
If I could reach my pocket
And quickly glance like a rocket
But since one hand held on to hers
I couldn't accomplish the feat with the other
I had to think fast
Because I was out of time
She started staring at me
And her looks startled me
There was a cool breeze
That blew from the trees
It cooled my senses
As i reconstructed my tenses
I quickly remembered some lines
Of a poem i started by the sea
But i never got to finish
Which is why it hasn't been published
Where the breeze of the trees
Will never cease to freeze
And the sea will lease its breeze with ease
Till there's a release that will please those who tease
She loved the poetic touch
And it put her in the mood
She applied some pressure
And popped a question in the direction i stood
"Is it true," she started
But i couldn't wait for her to finish
What if I get too puzzled
And it results in a skirmish
Do i allow her to finish
And later be lost in thought
As i contemplated
My mind got lost in my thoughts
I came back to my senses
To realise she was right in front of me
Her hands clinging on to me
Trying to gain my attention
"Is it true that,"
My heart started beating fast
Cos I wasn't sure what she will say
But this time i was helpless
As my tongue clung to my mouth
I was totally speechless
As i couldn't help but watch her face
Then she continued
"That good poets are either born with it,
Or they are in love?"
Yes, it somehow true
I responded
Then came the follow up question
"Which category do you belong to?"
"In fact," she added,
"Who are you in love with????"
At this time I was dumbfounded
I didn't know what to tell her
The answer would either make or break me
what should i say
I knew I'd dreamt about her
I knew I was constantly thinking about her
But was she really ready
To know the gospel truth
Then i felt some wetness in my khaki trouser
I glanced and realised my crotch portion was wet
Was I seeing right? What kind of liquid was it?
What will happen if she sees it?
*To be continued
There She Stands 1
I could clearly hear the voice
But I still couldn’t believe my ears
Meeting her had not been a choice
Because of what happened in yesteryears
The spirit was willing
But the body was weak
Though it wouldn’t cost a shilling
To finally end the gnashing streak
The touch was gentle
The voice was meek
For what I long do seek
To it do I now rattle
I fought with my legs
I battled with my mind
I sought for something less
To which my soul may bind
She stuck out her hands
As I gasped for my breath
My limbs visibly shaking
My head profusely sweating
I’d wanted to speak
To give her a warm compliment
But my mouth wouldn’t let me
My tongue totally clenched
She mentioned her name
I managed a smile
But she knew my name
And that saved me a while
I regained composure
She still wanted to talk
I felt a little pressure
And seemed like a hulk
She asked for a date
A move which was out of groove
I told her not to be late
To the hut with a pentagon roof
I realised it was time to give her proof
Before another person cried wolf
I had to be in control
Before the sun took its toll
The beauty was stunning
My heart was running
Her face was charming
But her looks too cunning
Then out of piety
I had to hide my anxiety
Because if I didn’t move the right foot
My plans will go kaput
She flashed a smile
Which lasted but for a while
But before my woes could pile
I made the moment worthwhile
She set the tone
I put off my phone
She reached for the stone
Since we were now alone
*To be continued
But I still couldn’t believe my ears
Meeting her had not been a choice
Because of what happened in yesteryears
The spirit was willing
But the body was weak
Though it wouldn’t cost a shilling
To finally end the gnashing streak
The touch was gentle
The voice was meek
For what I long do seek
To it do I now rattle
I fought with my legs
I battled with my mind
I sought for something less
To which my soul may bind
She stuck out her hands
As I gasped for my breath
My limbs visibly shaking
My head profusely sweating
I’d wanted to speak
To give her a warm compliment
But my mouth wouldn’t let me
My tongue totally clenched
She mentioned her name
I managed a smile
But she knew my name
And that saved me a while
I regained composure
She still wanted to talk
I felt a little pressure
And seemed like a hulk
She asked for a date
A move which was out of groove
I told her not to be late
To the hut with a pentagon roof
I realised it was time to give her proof
Before another person cried wolf
I had to be in control
Before the sun took its toll
The beauty was stunning
My heart was running
Her face was charming
But her looks too cunning
Then out of piety
I had to hide my anxiety
Because if I didn’t move the right foot
My plans will go kaput
She flashed a smile
Which lasted but for a while
But before my woes could pile
I made the moment worthwhile
She set the tone
I put off my phone
She reached for the stone
Since we were now alone
*To be continued
REFLECTIONS
There comes a time in everyone's life that we wondered the essence of living. There are times that we lose our sense of purpose. There times that everything is wrong with everything you do. I sometimes wonder why things can't just fall in place so that everything will be ok. Life has become more of a cycle that we cannot really decide for ourselves what we want to do. We always have to live the dreams of our parents all our life till we are old enough to dream our own dreams, then our children will also live our dreams.
At every point, life or society is expecting something from us.
After spending 9 months, you are expected to be born
and then six months start eating solid food
and then six months start walking
and then start running
and then start school
and then continue to jhs
and then sss
and then tertiary
and then start working
and then get married
and then have kids
and then the cycle starts all over.
It then continues and never ends. But the most important part is the transition stage. That is moving from one part to another. That is the point where all these difficulties arise. Imagine finishing sss, then all your friends are getting to the university then the frustrations set in. Or after vars when your friends are all working and getting married then u are still at home jobless.
these are the exact times that we lose our purpose in life and we wish we could end it all. But i have a message for u.
If u think u are going thru hell don't stop, because that is not ur final destination. keep on moving cos u will soon come out. I'd always wondered why mountains are so steep and rocky. then my attention was drawn to what will happen if it were not so. if it were all smooth how can we climb up. The purpose of the rocks and its rough nature is to enable us climb the mountain cos it will be impossible to climb if it was not rough but smooth. Our challenges are there to help us to reach the top of the mountain and each has its own story to tell.
Finally, even though the wind may blow,troubles toss u to and fro, get on ur knees and give it time, then the answers u will find in Jesus. Just hang on cos help is definitely on its way.
At every point, life or society is expecting something from us.
After spending 9 months, you are expected to be born
and then six months start eating solid food
and then six months start walking
and then start running
and then start school
and then continue to jhs
and then sss
and then tertiary
and then start working
and then get married
and then have kids
and then the cycle starts all over.
It then continues and never ends. But the most important part is the transition stage. That is moving from one part to another. That is the point where all these difficulties arise. Imagine finishing sss, then all your friends are getting to the university then the frustrations set in. Or after vars when your friends are all working and getting married then u are still at home jobless.
these are the exact times that we lose our purpose in life and we wish we could end it all. But i have a message for u.
If u think u are going thru hell don't stop, because that is not ur final destination. keep on moving cos u will soon come out. I'd always wondered why mountains are so steep and rocky. then my attention was drawn to what will happen if it were not so. if it were all smooth how can we climb up. The purpose of the rocks and its rough nature is to enable us climb the mountain cos it will be impossible to climb if it was not rough but smooth. Our challenges are there to help us to reach the top of the mountain and each has its own story to tell.
Finally, even though the wind may blow,troubles toss u to and fro, get on ur knees and give it time, then the answers u will find in Jesus. Just hang on cos help is definitely on its way.
The Paradox of life
Life as they say is lived forwards but understood backwards. So many a times we go through many challenges and most times the first question we ask ourselves is why us? But, if i may ask why not us?
When we go through happy times and things are well we also say, "who are we to obtain such favour? We even continue and say that we don't really deserve this". But if we don't deserve good things and we don't deserve bad things then what do we deserve.
Its a big question we all want to swerve. But we should always be content with what comes our way and just thank God because it is later when we cast our minds back, that is when we will understand why we went through what we did.
The God of the living is my God for today and you should also make it your daily quote for he will not leave nor forsake you. Just trust God and He will fulfil ur heart desires. God bless you.
When we go through happy times and things are well we also say, "who are we to obtain such favour? We even continue and say that we don't really deserve this". But if we don't deserve good things and we don't deserve bad things then what do we deserve.
Its a big question we all want to swerve. But we should always be content with what comes our way and just thank God because it is later when we cast our minds back, that is when we will understand why we went through what we did.
The God of the living is my God for today and you should also make it your daily quote for he will not leave nor forsake you. Just trust God and He will fulfil ur heart desires. God bless you.
ALONG SHE CAME
The day I saw her picture
I wanted to know her name
When I got to know her first name
I was wondering about her surname
The day I saw her name
I wanted to see her
When I saw her face
I was wondering about her teeth
The day I saw her
I wanted to meet her
When I saw her smile
I was wondering about her laugh
The day I met her
I wanted to talk to her
When I felt her tender palms
I was wondering about her embrace
The day I talked to her
I wanted to become her friend
When I heard her voice
I was almost at a loss
The day I became her friend
I wanted to be close to her
When I saw she liked me
I wondered whether she would love me
The day I became close to her
I wanted to know her background
When I saw her mom
I wondered about her dad
The day I got to know her background
I wanted to marry her
If only my alarm clock hadn’t gone off
I would have fallen off my bed and out of the dream
Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2:34pm
I wanted to know her name
When I got to know her first name
I was wondering about her surname
The day I saw her name
I wanted to see her
When I saw her face
I was wondering about her teeth
The day I saw her
I wanted to meet her
When I saw her smile
I was wondering about her laugh
The day I met her
I wanted to talk to her
When I felt her tender palms
I was wondering about her embrace
The day I talked to her
I wanted to become her friend
When I heard her voice
I was almost at a loss
The day I became her friend
I wanted to be close to her
When I saw she liked me
I wondered whether she would love me
The day I became close to her
I wanted to know her background
When I saw her mom
I wondered about her dad
The day I got to know her background
I wanted to marry her
If only my alarm clock hadn’t gone off
I would have fallen off my bed and out of the dream
Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2:34pm
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