ProgressOn : March 2016

A New Day

A New Day

Another day has dawned

And it is new

Its beautiful, fresh

And belongs to you

Yesterday has gone

Learn from mistakes and let go

Take a deep breath and press on

Let your goodness flow

Remember God on your right

And you will always stay

On the right path with love

Cos He guides us that way

Nigerian Independence 2015

Nigerian Independence 2015

Happy independence day

That from us to you

Despite corruption, wars and unrest

Nigeria has made it through

We have our views, we have our thoughts

But we are not unique

Just tune in to CNN

And watch the news for the week

55 although middle aged

Not vintage, young got a while

And if you frown or don't agree

You see my Naija style

Learn

Learn

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Learn to sing learn to play
Learn to know it'll be OK
Learn to laugh learn to cry
Cos with time you'll learn goodbye

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Thoughts are things this you'll learn
You can't buy trust but you can earn
Believe in what is right to do
And always be true to you

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Reason, season, lifetime you know
That's how friends come, stay or go
Learn to enjoy, laugh and cry
Let them go and say goodbye

An Ode to My Sista from another Mr.

An Ode to My Sista (Viv) from another Mr.

Up and above far up in the clouds
In a place where we don't know
A smiling face gives you a spiritual hug
Saying it is well within my soul

Sat by her God she sees your tears
She can't take it away
And still she smiles gives you your hugs
Cos you'll meet again one day

As you prepare to say goodbye
As you start a chapter new
It hurts, its hard, its difficult now
But sis we'll get you through

CA©09/2015

Easter

Easter

You know that time’s near

When chicks and bunnies appear

And chocolate is top of the list

Another year checked

As Christians reflect

On He whose sacrifice makes us exist

Christian you don’t have to be

To reflect on she or he

Look around the season is changed

Dial down and take stock

For this season’s block

What do you need to rearrange?

No iced hands or a red noses

Swap umbrellas for hoses

Ready gardens for barbecue feaster

When buds push to bloom

We know summer comes soon

But for now we wish you all Happy Easter

Just Married

Congratulations to you girlfriend

You’re now Club M-r-s.

To you and husband what’s his name

We wish you all the best

Love, cherish, honour, communicate

No me, me, me, me, me

Remember that from hereon in

There is no I in we

Keep God close, negativity far

And enemies at bay

Make time to talk. take time to hear

And more than friends you’ll stay

The Routine (school run)

The Routine

There’s got to be more than the daily grind

This hamster wheel is blowing my mind

Reflection says human feel like a rat

Testing my nerve with this and with that.

Sleep, wake up, have a bath get dressed

Organising the household is the real test

Rice Krispies or Cornflakes we’re in a rush

Your hair is a mess get me the brush

Where is your school bag?

And your other shoe?

And how many times?

Close the seat on the loo

Ride bike to school? No its too far

Hurry up and jump in the car

Right say a prayer, let us be gone

Oops hold up I left the iron on

A kiss for my trooper have a nice day

That bit’s all sorted now I’m on my way

Searching for parking rush to the train

That’s all I need delayed again.

Got to the office, second half of day’s work

Coat still on and phones go berserk

Client is angry, boss holds his head

Looking around I’d be better off in bed!

I Do (wedding)

I Do

On this here your wedding day

Our dearest wish for you

Is the joy you feel at your togetherness

Will last your whole lives through

And when pitter starts to patter

A daughter or a son

We pray your love torch still burns bright

So you can pass it on.

Some people I did string along
Others I strung through
Thought that it was all for me
But really it was you

Rationalised it in my head
Repeated and laid it bare
Told them they were moaney
Inconsiderate and unfair

Empty pride I defended
Myself and ego too
Thought that it was all for me
But really it was you

Gathered my motivational quotes
To defend and build my wall
But as my fortress bigger and stronger
My perspective just got small

Sitting in protective loneliness
With I, myself and me
I cried for all my loves I'd lost
Through sheer stupidity

As tears filled my fortress like a pool
And I felt I was drowning me
Me, myself and I looked up
Saw the warm smile of insecurity

Just about to reach out and touch
As my tears choked with a glug
Saw the devil that was
I flipped, I dived made a beeline for the plug

All that time those wasted years
Thought it was I, myself and me
But bringing me down in the wings
Was you insecurity

New Year Salutations 2013 - 2015

New Year

2013 We’re counting it down as we do every year

And reflect on how we’ve done

Celebrated the Diamond Jubilee

And moaned financial downturn

We proudly hosted the Olympic Games

Were inspired by our Team GB

We moaned a never seen joblessness

Thinking oh dear woe is me

Good with the bad I think it’s been good

You may say where has she been?

As you enter and embrace the New Year

May you prosper in 2013

2014 Ambition without knowledge

Is like a boat on dry land

So as we enter 2014

Let’s not build on sand

Some friends may've served purpose

Come the end of this year

Feel no guilt, shake them off

With courage not with fear

If they're truly a friend

They'll see and wish you well

If unconcerned about your growth

Then say fast track to hell.

Let them say let them talk

Do what YOU need to do

Happy New Year, hit me back

If I've served well as friend to you

2015 The bird has been stuffed, eaten, digested

Some of us have been raving, others have rested

Now New Year approaches, Hogmanay those who are Scot

When we decide on location and with whom to take stock

Be safe and reflective, learn from experience that’s been

Then let go of the old and welcome 2015

Every flower has a right to bloom

Every flower has a right to bloom

Described as disabled

But why is that so?

Used to be crippled and handicapped

But now, that's a no, no

Used to be shut off, silenced

Unspoken

Locked in a room

But every flower has a right to bloom

But why dis-abled?

There are things I do well

Abilities of superior talent

I'm now abnormal

Pigeon holed

Boxed

Locked in a room

But every flower has a right to bloom

Trapped in my thoughts

Shackled in repeated feed

The abnormal ones don't hear me

As I communicate my need

Silenced

Misinterpreted

Locked in a room

But every flower has a right to bloom

Pro-fessionals profess

They know the inner me

Caught up in scientific breakthrough

My me they don't see

Shut off and test tubed

In a laboratory room

Take off the goggles go outside

Look at the flowers that bloom

Family advised I'm fruitless

I need extra care

Poor awareness and education

Makes people stare

Gawped at with pity

With shame stares that loom

Go on ask me a question

How does my flower bloom

Weed or a flower

On perspective you limit or cull

As a unique flower

I'm blooming beautiful

Happy Mother’s Day Woman/Man

Happy Mother’s Day Woman

Whether mum, god mum, foster mum, aunt or big sister we are objects of love, inspiration, strength, joy, endurance, resourcefulness and hope. Not just to our children but partners, friends and family. You’re blessed and a blessing. Celebrate YOU today.

Happy Mother’s Day Man!

We say happy Mother’s Day

Seems a strange thing to do

She will celebrate today

Cos your part of it too

She is all enduring in good, bad or strife

Your friend, sister, mother especially your wife.