Thursday, 31 December 2020

for ma and pa

I hope this year my family has faith in me
And doesn't belittle me or my dreams
Making me seem small, laced with
Their misunderstandings. 
I wish this year my father feels that change
Is possible and age is just a number 
And doesn't sleep all day and sit around 
Looking dejected and hopeless. 
I hope this year my mother sees that she and
Her judgments are not the best and that
People are capable and there's no need to get
Angsty when things aren't going her way. 
I hope this year love flows around
And if I have to change so must you. 
If you don't paint a bad image of yourself 
In public, don't paint a bad image of me. 
And have some faith, think big. 
Don't dampen my dreams by saying : " Who do you think you've become! "
Just because you have lost all hope! 
And let's be grateful for small things.
That we eat, are together. 
Learn the magic of thinking big.
And ma I don't want to be a teacher. 
Let me think for myself. 
Have some faith. Stop complaining. Stop belittling other people's your students, the maidservants and don't ever tell me
I shouldn't be bothered about what is happening in our country. 
Wish you a happy new year. 
Change is possible at any age. 

bye bye 2020

2020 broke me in more ways than one;
The misunderstandings and adjustments
And seeing another's viewpoint I had to learn;
Penniless but gratitude in my heart 
I learnt the complexities of being human 
Are what makes everyone;
Why some people say something just
To please your ears I'll never understand;
I hope the new year brings in more genuinity and warmth;
And last but not the least as hope has won
Let's remember those who have passed on. 
My wish for 2021 is fewer misunderstandings
And truth, prosperity and security for all;
I also hope a good vaccine is made free
And we all enjoy good immunity! 
Take care of your health all my dear loved ones;
Here's wishing you a happy, joyful 2021.

Saturday, 12 December 2020

Money

I have a such a strange relationship with money
I care about it a lot but I don't have any;
I imagine a life luxurious and happy
With travels planned and adventures funny
And lots and lots of money to get me by
I wish to have a life of joys and paise per pie. 

Wednesday, 9 December 2020

No complaints

When life gives you lemons
You wonder what causes you
May have created; changing 
For the better: No complaints;
Only gratitude in my heart
To be alive and ticking. 

Wednesday, 2 December 2020

just yesterday

Just yesterday I was damaged
Beyond repair, crushed like
A petal oozing fragrance
Beyond imagination in despair;
Today I pick up the pieces
Collect them one and all
With  dreams in my eyes
And my heart full of song. 
Surely, fate isn't so unkind
That I lie by the wayside, 
Surely dreams are meant
To come true and songs
Sung paint the future anew.