Self-Control

Self-control, a virtue to behold,

A strength to keep the soul from getting cold,

To reign in impulses that run wild,

And choose a path that's gentle, meek, and mild.

 

The Bible speaks of this trait so dear,

It teaches us to control our fear,

To master our desires and our tongue,

And walk the path of righteousness, among.

 

In Proverbs, we read of self-control,

A jewel that's worth more than gold,

For it brings peace to a troubled heart,

And guides the soul to a brand-new start.

 

Paul, too, spoke of this noble trait,

And urged us to practice it, before it's late,

For it leads to a life that's pure and true,

A life that's pleasing to God, anew.

 

Self-control, a fruit of the Spirit,

A gift that brings us joy and merit,

So let us practice it, day by day,

And let our light shine, in every way.

International Women’s Day

On this day of international acclaim,

We honor women who have made their name,

In every corner of the earth they reside,

They have fought for equality with pride.

 

From the mothers who nurture our lives,

To the leaders who change the world's tides,

Women have proven their worth and might,

And shattered the glass ceiling with their fight.

 

From the activists who speak up for change,

To the scientists who cure diseases so strange,

Women have shown their skills and aptitude,

And proved that they deserve respect and gratitude.

 

On this day of International Women's Day,

Let us celebrate the achievements and say,

That women deserve to be treated equal,

With respect, dignity, and no sequel.

 

So let us unite to celebrate this day,

And recognize the women in every way,

Who have made a difference, big or small,

And continue to break barriers and stand tall.

Stranger Than Fiction (Kenya)

 My Kenya never disappoints, every day is a new episode!

More like an episode in a thriller movie, sometimes it's horrific!

We listen to the news with great anticipation

Sometimes on the edge of our seats

Like we watching a horror movie.

Anything, and I mean anything can happen.

How unfathomable is it that doctors strike for protective gear!

A governor is impeached by 'his friends' while on retreat! With them.

A man eat man society. A bandit economy indeed.

Supply of air to govt is paid without due diligence!

A passerby is awarded multi million tender! Just walking by! 

Prices of commodities go up despite government subsidies.

Warped thinking and misplaced priorities.

We have an acute shortage of responsible leaders

But plenty of unscrupulous, selfish and individualistic characters

Individuals whose utterances defy all the tenets of morality.

Indeed strange things happen in this country

Stranger than fiction.

 

Resilience

Resilience is the strength to endure, 

To persevere when life's storms obscure, 

And in the Bible, we find the cure, 

The hope and faith that makes us sure.

 

Moses, with his people, faced the sea, 

With Pharaoh's army fast in pursuit, 

But through God's power, they were set free, 

And safely passed to the other side of dispute.

 

Job, who lost all his wealth and kin, 

Still praised God, and did not give in, 

For he knew that his Redeemer lived, 

And in His love, he could still thrive.

 

David, a man after God's own heart, 

Faced many battles, both fierce and smart, 

But he trusted in the Lord's might, 

And overcame his enemies with light.

 

Paul, who suffered for the gospel's sake, 

Was beaten, jailed, and left to quake, 

But he rejoiced in his affliction, 

Knowing that it served a higher mission.

 

Resilience is not just about being tough, 

It's about faith, hope, and love that's enough, 

To trust in God, who's faithful and true, 

And to cling to His promises anew.

 

For He's the rock that we can lean on, 

The strength that helps us to carry on, 

And with Him, we can face any trial, 

With resilience that never goes viral.