In Two's
I believe that life is borne out of two's,and these are in times.
The joy and happiness of birth,and the sad sombre dirge of mourning at death;
The labour and pain at sowing,and the subsequent thrill and smiles of a bountiful harvest;
The love and affection from friends,and the disdain and hate from enemies;
The calm and tranquility of a peaceful environment,and the unrest and chaos of war;
The feeling of satisfaction and filling,and the trying times of starving and hunger;
The hearty laughter and play at childhood,and the stiff crooked bent backs of old age;
We can't always expect good always; there always has to be some hollow in our hearts,from the griefs,so that there will be room for happiness.
Betrayal
The eye wets
A tear drops
The heart bleeds,broken.
Bruised, bleeding
Broken, leaping
Hurt,in peril
Lying there in a pool of blood
Amidst the ones he called friends
Again,betrayed.
Memories
Memories;
The wanton vehicle
Of our voyages to the distant past,
Out of life's weary cubicle
Back to moments that didn't last.
Bittersweet spells
Casting our thoughtful sails
Back to the shores of times in lure
And where the broken heart awaits a cure.
Every little Good Deed Matters
Joe was a young man who had tirelessly walked the offices of several companies, applying for a job.At every one of them,he was often turned down,on grounds that someone had already met their requirements.This man always returned crestfallen,but never gave up.
One day,he saw a vacancy posted by a certain company,and determined to get there on the date of the interview.On that particular day,he left home very early, having scarcely eaten his breakfast.He hoped to keep to time as usual.On his way,he stopped at the traffic light.But as the light showed green,he noticed that the car in front of him didn't bulge,and the other drivers who were behind him we're horning loudly in annoyance.He got out and walked to the car.There was an elderly man in the car,sitting confused.He asked the elderly man what was wrong.The elderly man explained that the car just refused to jerk back to life after her had stopped.Joe quickly got back to his car and pulled out his toolbox.He returned to the man's car and opened up the bonnet.He noticed there was a lose bolt,and a cut wire.He hurriedly fixed it and then the car came on when the man retried.The elderly man was then grateful.
Minutes later,he reached the place of interview.He was just almost late.When it got to his turn,he walked into the room.There was seated the CEO of the company, with his crew.Joe recognized him immediately as the elderly man he had just helped.When the man saw him,he was very happy,and began to talk about him to his crew.He asked Joe not to bother presenting his credentials,and gave him an instant recommendation.He was to begin work the next day.
Every little insignificant good we do matters a lot.Never relent to do good in anyway possible,and at anytime you are in capacity to do so.
Reminiscing
I still remember that cruel gloom of September,when I watched them take mom into the theater on a stretcher.She had held my hands,and smiled amidst her pains.She told me she would be fine.
I was just going to ask her to assure me that she'd be fine.I was just going to ask her to tell me she would be on her feet again.And as I sat there watching those big green doors,I wished she would just walk out those doors on her feet.
Hours later,I saw the doctor walk out of the theater.Then the nurses followed.Then mom.But she wasn't on her feet.She could not see me.She wouldn't.She was on the stretcher.Covered completely up in white.
While the doctor held my hands and tried to explain that she couldn't make it out,I scarcely heard a word she said.There was a hard lump in my throat.I tried to speak but I lost my voice.To think that she was gone was what I couldn't comprehend.
Days later,we stood round about her,in black.The casket was bedecked with the flowers she had loved most.And there she lay,with a calm face,that was so white.;as though she had just accepted this void with no restraint.I had walked into her room,and still had to believe she wouldn't be there again.I had stared aimlessly at her pictures;our pictures.In those moments memories had flashed and times resurfaced.
I still remember her favorite song,and her favorite book.I still remember her favorite colors,and her favorite dress.I still remember where she loved to sit at the Cinema,and her favorite pew in church.And as I remember all these,it all dawns on me.All of today's moments,will become tomorrow's memories.
Take The Risk
In whatever we do, there's always an uncertainty,and risks, because no one knows tomorrow. Many people are often afraid to take the risks that come with their desired perspectives.This alone can hinder advancement in one's endeavors, irrespective of the field one's in.
For anyone to make progress,one must take a bold step,and make a start,even when one's unsure at the beginning.Procrastination wouldn't be of any help as such tasks and ideas will keep piling up without any actualization and meaningful productivity.
Whatever the case,and however one's seen himself,start up in that capacity,against all odds and criticism.Remember,until you crush the lemon,you won't get to make the lemonade Take the risks,and have a firm stand.Just do it.
Leading By Example
Have you ever taken a keen look at a mother hen who moves about with her newly hatched chicks? With the incessant chirping,the mother hen tirelessly scratches on, cackling to the chicks to come pick at any food particles.Soon enough,these chicks begin scratching at the soil similarly like their mother,as they get older.Ofcourse,in due time,the mother hen separates herself completely from her chicks,and then they begin to fend for themselves,armed with the technique learnt from their mother.
You can now agree with me,that the mother hen led by example.Undauntedly,this principle applies to every viable social organization in our society.If a leader holds a mindset of leading a group of people in a way that they can become self-established and stand independently,then he or she must lead by example.This way,they tend to stand in confidently when he or she is gone,and ensure a continued productivity in that group.
Young persons also learn a great deal by imitating,hence the necessity of leadership by example.You play the role you want to inculcate in them.They keep on seeing this,and they take it in.Ofcourse,when I talk of leadership by example,I mean a good and acceptable example.This entails being a good role model.
We do have negative leaders,who knowingly or unknowingly portray a bad image to their followers.You can't emphasize punctuality to work among your crew yet, while you yourself do not make efforts to get there on time always.What then do you expect from a father who pats his son and tells him not to smoke,while there is a lighted cigarette in his other hand already? That son wouldn't take the father seriously, because he himself has not shown an example.
Whatever the capacity of leadership you find yourself,there are rules and regulations.You first keep them,and in keeping them,you are justified to enforce them.Leadership by example makes room for correction to be made to erring followers, without much ado.
Lead by example, and be the character you want your crew to be.Set your footprints in the sand,and let them follow rightly.
Life's Short Journey
Someone once told me a story about how he lost his mother when he was just 6years old,and then he lost his father a year after.Then he and his kid sister were moved to an orphanage.Three years later,his kid sister followed,and he was left alone.His idealogy about life changed completely.He felt life was meaningless,and empty.He said he felt life was so short.
I pondered long on this,and I believed that it was true.We never know when death comes knocking,but we all must answer that inevitable call when the time comes.But when it comes unexpectedly,and so soon,it is really a thing of grief.This is the sole reason we must be grateful to God for the very grace of waking up each morning,and most especially for the old and grey, who have been able to establish themselves and their goals in life, without being cut off half way.The very thought of unheard ideas, unfinished goals and beautiful dreams terminated by a premature death pains more than death itself.Little wonder they say the grave is the richest goldmine in the world;full of a million and one inventions and most beautiful dreams that never came true.
In as much as death lies ahead as an inevitable pill,we never hope to get there before our time.We only pray and hope that the almighty God preserves us all to successfully accomplish all our purposes in life, because;" life is indeed a short dark journey from the darkness of the womb to the darkness of the tomb".
One thing I have come to understand in life is that,it isn't really a competition.We all have our lives to live,and destinies to attain.We all have our laid out fate,and it isn't really profiting to be envious of your next-door neighbor or friend.
Just live right,and do good.We've got got only one life to live.Do you agree with me?
@Cheryl451
