Promises are a comfort to a fool
Mama advised
And yet that's all the boy has
Promises ... Promises of forever together
Music to her young ears
Nothing else matters
In the end, Premium tears will be shed

My new friends swear
They smoke
We share the devil's drink
They know no religion
They know kindness
They defend  their "own" unreservedly
They're my kinda people

My old friend friends
They Judged
They questioned
They believed in moral absolution  
There is heaven and hell they claimed
I call them Pharisees and Sadducess
They know the word but not the Deed

I like my new friends better
They practice the Word
Love Thy neighbour
They've never read it
Yet they know it
They have never seen the inside of a church
But God lives in them
They can't say the grace
Oh boy are the gracious in their Act
So what's your friend like

Lead me into temptation
I am in the mood
For her fire to give some wood
I can tell she's ready to be ****
I don't want to be rude
But tonight I don't need an attitude
See I had a little drink
Yet I won't sleep a wink
I have been dying to be with her
For while I have been watching from afar
Just waiting for right time
To show her am worth her time

They stood there ogling
Without shame or respect
Admiring her openly
Others dared to step up to her
With gifts and charm
She ignored them all
And hang unto my arm like her life depended on it
What the men did not realise
She was already Spoken for

An addict trembles
He approaches a stranger and mumbles
Yesterday he had a bad tumble
He cares not , he just wants a sip

To some it makes them whole
Makes Some crawl into a hole
While others need it to do their role
But who gave us alcohol

A mum cries, she has lost her young son
A young career never blossoms in the sun
Churches urge the youth the bottle to shun
Contemptuous they are ,its time to have fun

Lovers toast their wine glasses
The industry employes the masses
The government collects its taxes
To be honest alcohol is not all about losses

It's been a little while
Since my heart had a smile
I was full of bile
Some of them around me were vile
They let their hate for me pile
Oh boy they knew how to rile

Now things begin to turn
Their stomachs start to churn
They want to go on a run
I got a torch, am ready to burn
Where is the urn

They will be no need to weep
What they sow, they'll reap
I see them fall into holes so deep
They wander into the nights so dark
I know out there demons lark

My empress
Heaven knows am deeply impressed
I can't wait
Tonight against you I want to press

Let's lose the crowds
Let me take you to the clouds
Its OK if you wanna be loud
Because tonight its you I wanna pound
Today your deepest secrets will be found

I wear a youngman clothes no more
It is Friday night and am tucked in at 10 pm
Quiet music please am reading a book
I have lost a few friends recently
No, dropped a few friends
I now enjoy a small circle, no fuss

Yes, my knees creak at times
I can't go long without a need to leak
The wear and tear is clear
Luckily, the mind is still clear
I dread when it will turn foggy
How time humbles

She gets all excited when we get together
She tells me she gets butterflies in her tummy
Personally methinks its just Gas
With time it will Pass.

Tell me a story
Grip me like a vice
In imagination
Let me see the world through your eyes
Through your words
Let your emotions reveal
I want to journey with you
Tell me
Am listening
I intend to judge not
Let me move my chair closer
Switch off the television
You have me
Tell me
Don't suffer alone
Share that joke
Whatever it is
I want to be in your world
Tell me YOUR STORY

What a teacher
How I wish I could reach ya
I need a guide right now
Am lost in the sea of emotions
How I could do with your presence

Dad, sickness and death conspired
With no pity, dragged you away
We fought, we tried
God knows we did
You did put a good fight as well
In the end you lost
Lost a good fight

Now I sit here with a blank stare
I long for your stories
Wherein, a lesson lay
I got to trod on
With unsure steps
Chart my way through life
Knowing you're no longer here
But your words will light my way

Like the Little Simba in the Lion King movie
I stare blankly, confused and pained
As voices of doubt engulf me like wild fire
Then I hear a calming voice
A reassuring voice saying
"Stay calm child,this is a cycle of life
I've run a good race , I've kept faith
Now ... Go on and give life a good go
Enjoy moments and make lasting memories."

Dad ... Thank you.
I mumble.

There's no one else in the world but us
Everything else seems a world away
Let me ****** your heart
Fill your mind with imagination

Let's give in to this craving
Let my touch leave your spine tingling
A yearn for that lasting feeling
That thirst which needs quenching
I see fire in your eyes
These are flames of desire
You are trembling with eagerness
Candle light flickers
Your perfume engulfs me
It's time , I make my move.

She missed the days when he made her toes curl
Those days when his touch started a firestorm
His whisper made her wetter than a rain forest
He's the one who made her feel like a woman
Like musical composer , he knew to hit all the right notes

That's was then
All that remains now is echos of emptiness
Desolace abound
Her heart aches and longs
If only she turn hands of time
Just for moment to be with him
He is gone now

Memories is all she got to hold on to
She got more than many get in 3 lifetimes
She traded chaos for peace
Adventure for serenity
Wild *** for a book
This is after she realised he could not be tamed
He's a free spirit, a wild spirit
She could not keep up
She thirsted for something different
A slow pace
A moment for sanity
That is when
She walked way

I see you giggle 😃
What a feeling inside
Someone loves me ... what a thought
There's a noticeable bounce in your step
A glow ..a shine
His silly jokes, crack you up
His touch ... a fire starter 🔥
What he told you last night , your friends need to know
Your plans together ... the world should sit and listen
New love , what an adventure
You smile when you remember what he promised to do to you
A weekend together time just flies 😍
It's all magical ✨️
What a bubble 🫧

Sibling
Bound by blood
You are my mother's child
Family
We are Supposed to be close
But we are not
We view life differently
We are not friends
We have nothing in common
But blood
They say it's thicker than water
I reckon you will spill the last drop water
Rather than give it to my thirsty ***
Mum cries at thought of our differences
Where did she go wrong
May be it's not her
She did her bit
It is what it is
We should agree to disagree
You did not choose me nor did I you
We are bound by genes
Fate,that's what to blame

They say it about the governors and the governed
The voters and the elected
But there is more to it
Its about health care
Its about the future generation
The single mom who is watching
The graduate who has dreams
The soldier waiting his command
Besides the rhetoric
There are real people
People whose life literally depends on what policy is implemented
A man sees his business savings go up in smoke
Yet another family loses their home
Politics affects real issues
It should be about opportunities
A fair crack at it
That's what good politics should provide for everyone
A way to achieved dreams
A law enforcement system that does not discriminate
Where every ballot counts at the election
Where winners are embraced
Where lovers are gracious
Why the vile
Why the hate
Just because "your person " lost
Does it have to be *****
Let's take a minute and think of have not
The Vets and the marginalised
Let think of everyone's well being
Let clean the politics

Put some amount on the side
The taxman will sure come for it
Pick your grave site
Know this, no one gets out alive
Guard your heart jealously
Some will seek to break it
Enjoy solitude
Not all company is well meaning
Trod on lonely road
It will give you time to appreciate  nature
Enjoy the joyful bird songs
Sing and dance to all kinds of music
It heals the heart

Very empty
A void
No pulse, No beat
My heart is without life or feeling
Thanks to you

When I first saw you
Dum dum dum 🤪
My heart went like a african drum
I saw colours for the first time,
My feet developed a rhythm

Now that you've gone,
Everything is eerie
My heart is cold
A frozen landscape
And.... you did this 👏

Improbable
Borderline impossible,
To have think she'll even consider me
Oh yes !
She did, she agreed to my T&Cs
Only me she'll see
Now she's mine
Mine to mind, the one who took a while to find
Truly beautiful,  one of a kind

What's the true measure of love
Some men think it's inches
I have heard women sing how tight their love is
Mothers say there is no measure
Look at the size of diamond, the rich argue
Who knows !

Kudos... well done
You've got me hairline tracking back fast
Intimidated by your beauty
Am on mute, without wanting
When I get myself together,  all bunched up
Your smile disarms me
Say hello and me hearts starts racing
Call the medics , my vitals are all over
Please Be me night nurse and only then I'll be alright ... all night.

She lived a cross the road
After many years apart I hoped our paths would cross
I hang to hope like nun to a her cross
I walked down the street the other day,there she was
I hurried across , my heart quickly losing its rhythm
She chatted away happily with her pal,oh did not seem to note anyone else
I called her name, a lot of excitement in my voice
She turned around and looked startled,her smile disappeared
For a moment she did not seem to recall who I was, then it came to her
Still, she stood wondering what the excitement was about

What if your dreams came true
Will you be ready
What if your fears went away
Will you appreciate adventure
What if all money lost value
Will you still be rich
What if the night never came
Will you miss the moon and stars
What if a loved one had to go
Will you let them

Together...what a feeling
What binds us
Is it love
Is it fear of being apart
I love her
She loves me...I think
Why then do we do this
Subject each other to untold pain
Why
She tolerates me
No she loves me unconditionally
I got to stop this
What is that I need to do
She knows me well
I care
I love her
Its just that..I dunno how to act right
I seem to take her for granted
I dont mean to
She means a world to me
Oh boy I love her
Someone please tell her that
Am sorry for my inconsiderations
For all the disappointments
For letting her down
I love her
Please let her know
She's my world

Don't look for too long
Lest your heart will long
You know that would be wrong
It will leave your heart with a sad song
Sleepless nights will be your company
Just because you saw what she denied many
She left you craving for her honey
At times I think she's a phoney
Maybe to be with her you need the money
Boy better walk away
Otherwise your heart will lead you astray
You know with you she'll not stay
In the end you'll have no say

The young intern had my heart in knots
We kissed and she asked me not to tell
That was just the beginning of the tale
Which quickly swelled with mischief
From skinny dipping at the Creek
To behind the church,her on her knees
Me getting my prayers answered
Next morning, at the office
She was ****** Mary , me Saint Peter
Like teenagers,  we were always eager
Recklessly seeking immediate thrill
Of course this only lasted for a little while
Company car shaking in the car park was our last act
Next morning we were in HR Manager's office ...  
"Vile Toads"  is all he said as he gave us dismissal letters.😅

Takes a lot of doing to look after myself
You see, Am easily led
Hi and all yours
People pleaser they call me

Silly question
Who is dying in Gaza
A Palestinian or a Muslim
Who was attacked on Oct 7
An Israeli or a Jew

Does it matter 🤔
Yes, it does
Because this is not a religious war
It has never been about a Muslim and a Jew

Wipe your eyes and take a second look
Clean your ears and listen once more
Drop your bias and focus keenly
Only then ....

Oh!  The end is nigh
Let us all gather around and worry
The big bad evil 😈 is next door
He plans to cast a spell on everyone
Get your pitchforks
Else he'll turn you into bats
Let us get him before he begins to say his chanting
I see him arrange candles and lay out his broomstick
It's happening
Let us gather and stick him with our pitchforks
Before throwing him into a bonfire 🔥
Remember, I've warned you
Tomorrow will be too late
From me window, I see him making the potion
And My knees start buckling under me
Hey big brother, lend me your shotgun
And I'll take care of him myself
Because the Big Bad Evil gotta go