Sometimes, the little acts of kindness
(with little or no monetary value)
speaks the most to others.
We can all create a lovely and
positive aura around us,
it begins with me.

It takes a lot of strength
To speak about your weakness
Success is making steps
out of stumbling stones
A Victor is not the one that
never fails
But the one that never fail to rise
against all odds

Every morning, on my way to work
I see this "old" man (in his seventies)
Walking his beloved wife to the bus stop
Her bag in his right hand
The other hand interlocked in hers

I smile right behind them
as they take step after step
talking to each other
I could hear the tone of love
in their voice
I never hear the words
(not my business I guess)

Their eyes would meet frequently
as they talk and walk
With smile blooming on their faces
I never tried to overtake them
'cause it's such a beauty to behold
A proof to me that love never gets old

At the stop sign,
He carefully places the bag back
in her hand,
followed by a short hug
Before turning his back
to head for their home

It's such a wonderful sight and
It has never failed to
leave me in awe every single time.

Be not scared of evil
Rather, be respectful of good
Because darkness checks out
When light appears
Pure love casts out all fears
Give out exactly that which you desire
With love and unity,
We will all rise higher and higher!

Take me to the world of poetry
Where the syllables are colourful as flowers
The rhyme flows like a river
The message sheds light like the Sun
The metaphorical expressions send shivers down my spine

As I journey through the stanzas,
I wanna smell the sweet fragrance of its words
Dive into its lake of deep emotions
Ride through its different terrains and styles
Enwrap me in its poetic layers
Take me to the world of poetry
I was told I will never want to leave

It's my duty to define who I am
If not, people will call me what I'm not
Or drive me around like a tram
Or treat me like I amount to naught

I'm a Lion who doesn't go about roaring
I'm a walking power and I'm not a boaster
I don't take no for an answer
Negative energy, I'm always rejecting

I'm all about loving
I believe in karma
I stay far away from gossiping
Still, I'm friendly, when you see me, please holla!

I love the snowflakes as they descend from the sky
Oh, what a blessing from above
Pure, white, shiny and beautiful
Watching you fall is just astonishing

You have covered the land with your purity
I'm looking out the window, admiring your beauty
See how amazing you look on the trees
See all the houses with white roofs

A few lessons I have learnt from you
A number of people don't like your coldness
That's a reminder for me not to keep a cold attitude
The floors and roads become slippery
Tells me that it's important to thread life slowly and carefully
You come clean but we turn your beauty to something messy
Which means intentions could be misunderstood and mistreated

There are things you do that I'm not too pleased with
When you are around, it gets dark quite early
At 6pm, I'm already feeling sleepy
How about the stress of cleaning my car's windshield

All in all, I can't imagine a year without you
Good things often have their own challenges too
So, I will embrace all the blessings that come with you
And deal with the seemingly unpleasant ones too!

Growing up as a lil' kid,
I had no father figure to look up to
He wasn't dead, he wasn't just there
I watched my mama hustle like she was 2 in 1
Looking at me now, I hope she can boldly say she's won
And I'm just getting started mum
I've got my hands on the ladder, moving northwards

As a kid, I missed out on all the cartoons
(No Tom & Jerry, No Lion King)
I was always on the street with older dudes listening to Biggie and Pac
I guess that's where I found my love for rap
I was told that I once rapped to 2pac in my sleep

I have huge love and respect for my mum
A single mother that played dual roles
She deprived herself a lot of things
in order to provide for her son
No parties, no friends, no expensive clothing or jewellery
Her son was/is her most precious jewel

School fees were uneasy to pay but she paid
One hurdle after the other but she scaled them all
Oh boy, what a brave & go-get-it woman!
She instilled in me the go-get-it mindset
No one can take her place in my heart

But I still have big respect for my dad
Even though he's back, he still watches from afar
He's a provider, adviser from arm's length
But I guess half presence is better than nada

Isn't it sad that there're countless
similar scenarios all around the globe
Mothers shouldn't be fathering kids
Absent fathers delay societal progress
There are cases of runaway mothers
So no party is exempt

Kudos to all the parents around the world
that are playing their parts
May you excel in raising your kids to excel
And at the end, may you reap the fruits of your earnest labour.

Making moves to be great involves taking risk
Refusal to make moves is also a risk

Not giving up on your idea when people say it's dumb is a risk
Pushing the idea aside is also a risk

Falling in love is a risk
Not falling in love is also a risk

Choosing a life partner is a risk
Not choosing one is also a risk

The choice to be good to people is a risk
The choice not to care is also a risk

So, maybe risks are unavoidable
Therefore, take those that are profitable

Once beaten, twice shy
Broken wings can still fly
Some people won't just even try
I was knocked down but
with one arm, I took flight

Staggered in the air for a little while
Before gaining my balance
I almost believed their lies that
I won't make it beyond a few feet

A stitch in time saves nine
With the doubters, I didn't bother
wasting my own time

I straightway got on my grind
With a fully determined mind
I used their naysaying as gas
Now, I'm balanced above the clouds
Where they told me I will never reach

Now they are questioning me like,
how did you even do it?
I simply replied... By facing my fears
It definitely took blood and tears

But I couldn't back off
I'm grateful that my resilience is finally paying off
And I'm just getting started,
this is just the take off.

It's better to be empty
Than full of crap

One has room
To save valuables

The other needs a broom
To save valuables!

The word "balance" seems so underrated
We need it in almost every aspect of our lives.
There has to be a balance between the time we commit to our jobs and our family.
Between work and play.
Between spending, saving and investing.
Balance is also important in our diet, hence "balanced diet".
Balance is crucial to live a quality life.

The human heart is a world of its own
Access into it is one of the hardest things I know
The inhabitants hardly come out as well
And when they do, they disguise most times

They have a veil of sweet words
Often give you a different impression
It would take proper examination
To see the main intention

If you can take an aerial view of most hearts
It's darker than KitKat
Please when you find a pure heart
Give it the respect it deserves!

You can overcome the challenges...

C- courage, you have what it takes, just
H- harness the resources at hand
A- attitude, maintain a positive one but
L- learn through the process knowing you're
L- limitless, you can't be stopped
E- expect to win and
N- never give up, never give in
G- goal on your mind always my friend
E- ego, watch it, you can seek for help
S- SUCCESS is sure at the end!

A damsel sitted alone at the bar
When my eyes landed on her
I immediately lost my train of thoughts
I froze in the middle of my words
Mouth left ajar
Looking at God's finished work of art
What is an angel doing here on earth?
The question running through my mind
I put myself together to go have a word with her
Before I could get up on my feet
Her man approached her from behind
And planted a kiss on her cheek
For a second, I was cheesed to the bone
But I moved on and enjoyed my night

I love wordplay
But I don't loosely play with words
Just like cars that
take people from point A to B
helping them achieve their goals
but also have claimed many lives
Just like guns used for hunting
and recreation
but also have ended many lives
Words are that powerful
If used irresponsibly,
they can cause a lot of havoc

I don't like you
I really despise you
A mixture of pain and pleasure
Like a tasty but spicy food

I showed you the red light
But it wasn't enough to stop you
I put spikes all over the place
Still, you managed to pass through

I can't help but to please you
Even though, I want to cease to
Can you please leave me?
'cause it's hard for me to resist you!

Pay attention to what or who
You give your resources (time & energy) to
Attention is an initial cost
And ongoing expense on all endeavours

Attention that is smartly paid
Has great return on investment
And attention not paid
Or paid on the wrong things
Returns a cost that could be unbearable.

Yes, it's time for my redemption
Deep down, I can feel the tension
Easier to be stuck to old ways like detention
But I say No, freedom is my intention

I don't need u to approve
Everyday, I wanna improve
Sometimes, I would make a goof
Still, I will stand on my hoof
Till my life is the proof

Then, I will bring some along
Show them how to dance to destiny's song
Together, we build this Universe
To which we all belong.

You have to confront it
To overcome it.
Stop hiding,
Start attacking,
Victory awaiting!

He has beautiful blue eyes
But they conceal multitude of lies
Don't be carried away by his pink lips
'cause it's like boarding a drowning ship

He has a sweet mouth
And he does speaks deep
But if you fall for that,
It leads into a ditch

He has enticing shoulders
But you are better off been hit by a boulder
Don't even talk about his abs
It would eventually rip your heart in halves

His physique is amazing
But it would leave your heart aching
If you go by what you see
You will end up getting lost on the sea!