A--Accept
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.

B--Break Away
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.

C--Create
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.

D--Decide
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.

E--Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about yourself.

F--Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.

G--Grow
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.

H--Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.

I--Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.

J--Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.

K--Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.

L--Love
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's room for endless happiness.

M--Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in life.

N--Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.

O--Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.

P--Play
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.

Q--Question
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.

R--Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.

S--Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.

T--Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.

U--Use
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.

V--Value
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.

W--Work
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.

X--X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the goodness and beauty within.

Y--Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.

Z--Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.

A Poem For My Dead Grandma
by Mirriam Mk Salati

Grandma, you're
My heavenly engel
All that you were
Is what inspired me to be
Your home,your love and your warmth
And everything good.
Your arms were always open
And ever ready to shelter me from harm
Your heart was ever full of love
Your words were ever full of hope
And I want you to know
How much I appreciated you and still do
And your unsoiled wings
Your courage and your happiness
You showed me while you're stil alive.
I miss you, all my love

A special Friend
by Mirriam Mk Salati

In my life,
i've been up and down,
Sad, sunny,gray, and blue.
But i confess that i was blessed
the day i met you!
\The ones we love will often ask
Can i help you through it?"
But a friend like you
never asks;
you just set out to do it.
\And i can think of
nothing in life
that i'd rather do
than spend my days
with a special friend like you.

Blessings In Disguise...
We all want happiness and dread the thought of rain.
When the sun fails to shine,
we worry and complain.
We forget that God above is infinitely wise,
and sometimes our ails are blessings in disguise.

For if we're always happy filled with sunshine and cheer,
our hearts would hold no mercy for others who shed tears.
So when trouble comes knocking,
remember to stay strong.
Rainbows always follow the storm and dark clouds never stay long.

In the dance of fate, our paths did cross,
Two souls entwined, neither at a loss.
In every glance, a world did unfold,
A tale of love, forever to be told.

In your eyes, I see the stars so bright,
Guiding me through the darkest night.
In your smile, the sun's warm embrace,
Lighting up my world, a radiant space.

Hand in hand, we walk this earth,
Our love a testament to its worth.
Bound by destiny, a cosmic plan,
Two hearts united, as one we stand.

Through the storms, we find our way,
Love's compass leading, come what may.
In every challenge, we find a way through,
For together, there's nothing we can't do.

In this journey, together we'll remain,
Two souls forever, love's sweet refrain.
Destined to be, forever and a day,
In each other's arms, forever to stay.

Fake promises, Fake promise,
and your words so sweet.
I, the innocent girl becomes crazy

you tell me you love me,
But all you want is to satisfy your selfish desires.
You tell me I am the most beautiful girl in the world,
but all you want is to flatter me.

You tell me you will never leave me whatever happens
But all you want is to make me lose my guard,
Time comes when I am pregnant
You tell me you are not responsible, that you are too young
You tell me you cannot marry an ugly person like me.
That I am not your class, that I am it wasn’t you,
The most beautiful girl in the world I was, but now I am no more.
A fatherless child comes into the world
No one to call dad, No one to lift her when she falls down and hurts herself
No one to run to when mum spanks her
Your fake promises, your foolish promises
Oh selfish boy, master of lies
Who have brought all these misery on me and on your innocent child
whom you have rejected.

Will I believe you boy, Never never in my life
I will be master of myself, I will control my destiny  
I will educate myself  and Show you what I can do, foolish boy the master of lies.
Fake promises fake promises
Copyright ©2008 Miriam Musonda-salati

People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies; Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you;
Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating others could destroy overnight;
Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous; Be happy anyway. The good you do today, will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway. Give the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God;
It was never between you and them anyway.

God's never at a loss;
he knows just what to do.
He's several steps ahead
of folks like me and you.
He had this week in place
before he flung the stars in space.
This very day was on his mind
before the world had seen mankind.
He even knew your heart well
when the world was still.
And long before your birth,
you had a purpose on this earth.
He's way ahead of me and you,
and he knows what
you're going through.
And though he puts us to the test,
truly, God knows best!

Never forget that you have many wonderful and golden days ahead, something great to look forward to.
Never lose hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Raise your sails high, and continue to journey toward your dreams.

You'll receive everything you've hoped for if you stay on course.
And should trouble come your way,
Just relax and let the tempest rage around you;
The hope you harbor safely within will keep the storms at bay.
Just continue to dream as you navigate your ship like a master mariner. Let your heart be the chart, and you'll reach the paradise that you've always yearned for.

Happiness On the Way...

Whenever trouble is at its worst,
that's when everything begins to get better.

Whenever a task seems impossible,
that's when it suddenly gets easier.

Whenever pain is unbearable,
that's when the healing begins.

Whenever your luck is down,
that's when fortune turns in your favor.

Whenever the night seems blackest,
that's when a sparkling dawn is about to
set the world aglow.

Whenever you feel weakest,
that's when you become stronger.

Whenever you're in tears,
that's when life will bring you
unexpected joy.

Nothing in life is hopeless.
And the weight of your troubles
is sure to lighten beneath the
happiness that's on the way

I long to see what I have always wanted to be,
But only to know, I AM all along.
So many years gone and things turn cold,
to turn back now will be impossible.
And now that I'm here, I AM what I AM.
Only a step backward, will take me where I am not.

Copyright ©2008 Fisayo Abimbola Alo

I remember when the world was so big and new, and I was eager to explore it all.
I remember. Do you?
I can almost feel the wind lifting my hair as I skipped merrily without a care.
I remember the time when the sky was never more blue.
I can recall the magic.
Can you?
I remember flying high and free, spotting ships in the clouds that sailed above me.
I remember the time when my heart was young, and my life had only just begun. I saw the beauty then and I still do;
I remember those days. Do you?
I remember when I had endless faith in me, and I was certain that I could become who I wanted to be.
I still draw on the hope from way back then when my life was new.
I can slip back to those times. Can you?

There are three words
that you should remember
all of your life--
three simple words to
help you get through
every phase of your existence.
Through happiness,
success,
and good fortune,
through times of
sheer bliss,
and victory,
fame and popularity,
through unhappiness,
failure,
and misfortune,
through grief and despair,
pain and strife,
through times of loneliness,
and emptiness...

remember these words:
It will pass!

I feared being alone
until I learned to like
myself.

I feared failure
until I realized that I only
fail when I don't try.

I feared success
until I realized
that I had to try
in order to be happy
with myself.

I feared people's opinions
until I learned that
people would have opinions
about me anyway.

I feared rejection
until I learned to
have faith in myself.

I feared pain
until I learned that
it's necessary
for growth.

I feared the truth
until I saw the
ugliness in lies.

I feared life
until I experienced
its beauty.

I feared death
until I realized that it's
not an end, but a beginning.

I feared my destiny,
until I realized that
I had the power to change
my life.

I feared hate
until I saw that it
was nothing more than
ignorance.

I feared love
until it touched my heart,
making the darkness fade
into endless sunny days.

I feared ridicule
until I learned how
to laugh at myself.

I feared growing old
until I realized that
I gained wisdom every day.

I feared the future
until I realized that
life just kept getting
better.

I feared the past
until I realized that
it could no longer hurt me.

I feared the dark
until I saw the beauty
of the starlight.

I feared the light
until I learned that the
truth would give me
strength.

I feared change,
until I saw that
even the most beautiful butterfly
had to undergo a metamorphosis
before it could fly.

Let Me Be A Child
by Mirriam Mk Salati

shartterd-self-worh with blows and knocks
a "good" child keeps quite never talks
let me know when i make you proud
help me to have pride in my own accomplishments
and let me earn your trust
\trust me and i wont let you down
let me try my wings,sour through the sky
touching every cloud
if i fail let me know its ok then encourage me to try again
let me know that you love me with a pat or a hug on the back
let me tell you when iam sad and blue
let me tell you when iam angry even at you.
let me know that even on my worst days...
your love is unending always
let me dream......
share with you when my dreams come true
share my tears when they dont.
and pretend that everything is alright..and then encourage me to try again

Let Me Be A Child
by Mirriam Mk Salati

The age of innocent looted violently
The narrated tale of the order met harshly
Let me feel secure in my home
Let me realise that love is always the norm
I cant remember the sunshine on my face
I work all day in a cramped space
I cant remember how it feels to play free
I cant recall how it feels to climb a tree
Sharttered-self-worth from blows and knocks
A"good" child keeps quite never talks
Let me know when I make you proud.
Help me to have pride in my own accomplishments
And let me earn your trust
Trust me and i wont let you down
Let me try my wings,sour through the sky,
touching evry cloud
If i fail let me know its ok then encourage me to try again.... and whats More' Let me be a Child'

"What a hard time we living in,
It’s like existing in a dream of a mad man,
In a realm where everything is weird and confusing.
It's like living at the other side of a mirror,
Where things are opposite and not always what it seems to be.
What a hard Time we living in."

Copyright ©2010 Fisayo Abimbola Alo

For all we have to loose and that we have to gain.
What more can I choose, than that of which we have already...
Indispensable they are?

Copyright ©2008 Fisayo Abimbola Alo

Dedicated to my wonderful Father...

My Father, My Guiding Light
Dad, you're like the sun to me, a sure thing,
always there, beaming light and warmth on my life.
Whatever is good in me today,
I owe to your wisdom, your patience,
your strength, your love.
You taught me by example, as a role model,
how to be my own person,
how to believe in myself, instructing me without controlling me.

Even when we disagreed,
you held us together, so our bond was never broken.
I understand what you did for me,
and I am so grateful that I have you as my solid foundation,
my rock. I respect you, I admire you, I love you, my guiding light,
my daddy

God, I'm saying a prayer
for those in pain,
for those who grieve
and those in chains.
I'm asking for mercy
for the innocents who've
died by the scores
and for those far away from home,
fighting a war.
Please help the homeless
whose beds are made of stone,
those out of work,
and those who are alone.
Ease the suffering of
the victims
that no one can hear,
the battered wives and children
who're drowning in tears.
Wrap your loving arms around
the aged, ill, and meek.
Give strength and hope
to the suffering and we

In a single day,
we can lose everything.
All that we think
is most important
to us can be gone in a flash--
our home, our job,
our belongings, our health,
and even our loved ones.

But there's one thing
that we can count on
through the worst of times,
even when we think
all is lost,
and that's His love.

His love is the only
constant in life,
and through Him,
we can draw enough
strength to not only survive
the very worst of times,
but to reclaim
hope and happiness
tomorrow.

He will always
show us the way!

Life seen thru the eye has different views,
And with A reflection in the eye that u dare not look
An endless tunnel that can't be measured and the chances
Of reaching the other dimension are slim.

The world is a panorama from a bird’s eye view,
And only from above shall the truth be heard.
Explore your inner mind for it holds the key to your freedom...

Copyright ©2010 Fisayo Abimbola Alo

What's hope? Hope is knowing that a positive outcome awaits.
Hope is not only expecting a dream to come true, but having a deep assurance that it's within your reach.
Hope is saying you can.
Hope is knowing that you can improve and that you always get better with practice.
Hope is knowing that you can achieve your goals through hard work and persistence.
Hope is looking to the future with joy and having an expectation of better things to come.
Hope is the knowledge that life is everlasting, and that miracles happen every day.
Hope is something that never abandons you.
Even when your life is filled with sadness and disappointment, a spark remains inside to help you get through the rough times.
Hope is one of God's greatest gifts to you, because it's the magic that inspires you to keep trying, learning, loving, and living.

My wonderful & Beautiful Grand Parents Jordan & Dorothy RIP                                              
Sometimes it's still feels like you are still with us.
Almost 11yrs since you both left us.
Although you are up there with the angels, your love, caring ways,
wisdom you instilled in all of us and the love you gave us still lingers deep in our hearts.                

All that you were, your smiles, your talks,
and loving words and how managed to put smiles on our faces
No matter how sad and blue we would be feeling,
Your encouragements about life, and your giving ways is what inspires me to be a better person.
Even though you are gone and I can stiill not accept that you are really gone,
Your souls and spirits watches over us.
You are truly missed.
All your grand children still misses u a lot.

All my love your big baby granddaughter Mimmie ***

Every day of your life
is a blessing
from God.
He gave you the gift
of a new day,
because there's something
that you need to
accomplish on earth.
You have a unique purpose.
So think of today
as a sacred gift.
Slow down long enough
to pay attention
to what's going on around you;
say, "Hello," to a friend;
take time to listen
to someone who needs you;
and appreciate the beauty
of the season.
Follow your heart always
with the knowledge that
you're a special person,
and rest assured that you'll
find your purpose on earth