Sweetlove

You are the best thing that ever happened to me
Just what I needed badly
To finally dry my long flown tears
And help my lips say goodbye
To my rugged past

You came at the right time
When I was giving up
Almost loosing heart
And took my cold away
Embraced me in your warmth
I now sail in your confidence
And find solace and hope for the tomorrow
That I so long for

I would like you to be the first person
That I see when I rise
I want you to be the last person I see
When I lie in my bed
I will bewitch you with my love if it kills me
So that you may never deviate from me
Nor turn elsewhere
I just need you by my side now forever and always...
Because you belong to me

The art of love is more precious
Than the love of art
Loving comes from deep the heart
So free and compassionate
Good people deserve the best
And that's why am here for you
To make you strong when you weak
And lift your spirits when you feel low

THE KENYA I WANT

ON ELECTIONS AND DEMOCRACY......

All we need is a President of Kenya, not President of Kikuyu community, not a President of Luo community, we are not electing Kamba president neither do we want a Luyha or Kalenjin president, it is a President of Republic of Kenya, its time we have to think beyond tribal ethnicities and vote out poverty, we vote out corruption, it is time to vote out tribalism, we have to vote out high cost of living.
We should have a Kenya that our generations to come we'll not see stupidity out of their predecessors.

We vote a Kenya that we'll promote employment to all Kenyans, a corruption free Kenya, a Kenya in which education professionals will not be in constant disagreement with the government neither should we have constant protestations, a Kenya in which all records will be clear. A Kenya where security to the citizens is taken into account, health sector seen important beyond personal gain. A child born in an era in which strikes, go slows and demonstrations are the deals of the day will live to know that the best way of decision solution is by forceful means.

A leader is that person who knows the way, lives the way and goes the way, this we all know, but how will we expect a liberal Kenya when the people in the name leaders do not know the way neither do they live it? Remember when the law making and law enforcing powers are placed on same person, there can never be liberty.   It is time we need to take out the leadership of this nation from a particular group of individuals, Kenyan presidency is not hereditary, its not for a particular tribe(s)  ,.  If we are true democrats as Kenyans,  then we must come out and vote wisely. 

As Barack Obama said " If you want to give me a good farewell, then go out and vote" so I say "if you want to kick out the evils in the government both the Central and County,  the go out and vote. Let no body say that voting does not matter, nobody should say that her(is)  one vote will not do a change, every vote counts, the Bible itself talks of Leadership being taken on votes. Remember Jonah was identified on voting.

Leadership is not about position or rank, it is not about fame or wealth, it is about what impact you have on the people who you lead, what you did and what you can strongly and confidently stand out to defend.

My conclusion of the day is a Barack Obama quote on leadership " In leadership and in life, ignorance is not a virtue ".  Wake up and see that the Kenya we have is not the Kenya your generations to come will be proud to support.

44 Inspirational Quotes of John C Maxwel on Leadership Success

John C. Maxwell is one of today's top leadership thinkers. Here's what he thinks about leadership
Being a great leader is all about having a genuine willingness and a true commitment to lead others to achieve a common vision and goals through positive influence. No leader can ever achieve anything great or long-lasting all alone. Teamwork goes hand in hand with leadership. Leadership is about people-and for people.

John C. Maxwell is widely considered to be one of the world's top leadership thinkers. I have compiled 44 of the best quotations from his books to inspire you to be c great leader, too.

1. "A great leader's courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position." John C. Maxwell

2. "Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another." John C. Maxwell

3. "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." John C. Maxwell

4. "Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them." John C. Maxwell

5. "A leader who produces other leaders multiplies their influences." John C. Maxwell

6. "A successful person finds the right place for himself. But a successful leader finds the right place for others. John C. Maxwell

7. "Real leadership is being the person others will gladly and confidently follow." John C. Maxwell

8. "When the leader lacks confidence, the followers lack commitment." John C. Maxwell

9. "The leader's Attitude is like a thermostat for the place she works. If her attitude is good, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the environment is easy to work in. But if her attitude is bad, the temperature is insufferable." John C. Maxwell

10. "If you wouldn't follow yourself, why should anyone else?" John C. Maxwell

11. "Great leaders always seem to embody two seemingly disparate qualities. They are both highly visionary and highly practical." John C. Maxwell

12. "The higher you want to climb, the more you need leadership. The greater the impact you want to make, the greater your influence needs to be." John C. Maxwell

13. "If you can't influence people, then they will not follow you. And if people won't follow, you are not a leader. That's the Law of Influence." John C. Maxwell

14. "Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. Leaders who are good navigators are capable of taking their people just about anywhere." John C. Maxwell

15. "If you are a leader, the true measure of your success is not getting people to work. It's not getting people to work hard. It is getting people to work hard together. That takes commitment." John C. Maxwell

16. "If you want to be a leader, the good news is that you can do it. Everyone has the potential, but it isn't accomplished overnight. It requires perseverance." John C. Maxwell

17. "If you really want to be an uncommon leader, you're going to have to find a way to get much of your vision seen, implemented, and added to by others." John C. Maxwell

18. "Managers work with processes-leaders work with people." John C. Maxwell

19. "Everything rises and falls on leadership." John C. Maxwell

20. "Good leaders know when to display emotions and when to delay them." John C. Maxwell

21. "Do you know the difference between leaders, followers, and losers? Leaders stretch with challenges. Followers struggle with challenges. Losers shrink from challenges." John C. Maxwell

22. "Most good leaders want the perspective of people they trust." John C. Maxwell

23. "To lead any way other than by example, we send a fuzzy picture of leadership to others. If we work on improving ourselves first and make that our primary mission, then others are more likely to follow." John C. Maxwell

24. "All true leaders have learned to say no to the good in order to say yes to the best." John C. Maxwell

25. "The best leaders are humble enough to realize their victories depend upon their people." John C. Maxwell

26. "Leaders see everything with a leadership bias. Their focus is on mobilizing people and leveraging resources to achieve their goals rather than on using their own individual efforts. Leaders who want to succeed maximize every asset and resource they have for the benefit of their organization. For that reason, they are continually aware of what they have at their disposal." John C. Maxwell

27. "It's not the position that makes the leader; it's the leader that makes the position." John C. Maxwell

28. "When leaders fail to empower others, it is usually due to three main reasons: 1. Desire for Job Security 2. Resistance to Change 3. Lack of Self-Worth." John C. Maxwell

29. "When people respect you as a person, they admire you. When they respect you as a friend, they love you. When they respect you as a leader, they follow you." John C. Maxwell

30. "Leadership has less to do with position than it does disposition." John C. Maxwell

31. "If you want to be the best leader you can possibly be, no matter how much or how little natural leadership talent you possess, you need to become a serving leader." John C. Maxwell

32. "Success for the leader is a single victory. However, when the protg experiences success, it becomes a double win." John C. Maxwell

33. "The challenge of leadership is to create change and facilitate growth." John C. Maxwell

34. "The measure of a leader is not the number of people who serve him but the number of people he serves." John C. Maxwell

35. "The rewards leaders give are counterbalanced by the results that their people give in return." John C. Maxwell

36. "The bottom line in leadership isn't how far we advance ourselves but how far we advance others." John C. Maxwell

37. "A leader with confidence is a leader who brings out positive changes in people." John C. Maxwell

38. "As a leader, you will never get ahead until your people are behind you." John C. Maxwell

39. "Leaders who are effective are leaders who are disciplined in their daily lives." John C. Maxwell

40. "There are five nonnegotiable characteristics that every effective leader must have: a sense of calling, an ability to communicate, creativity in problem solving, generosity, and consistency." John C. Maxwell

41. "A leader is great, not because of his or her power, but because of his or her ability to empower others." John C. Maxwell

42. "The respect that leadership must have requires that one's ethics be without question. A leader not only stays above the line between right and wrong, he stays well clear of the 'gray areas.'" John C. Maxwell

43. "Your ultimate goal as a leader should be to work hard enough and strategically enough that you have more than enough to give and share with others." John C. Maxwell

44. "As a leader, you don't earn any points for failing in a noble cause. You don't get credit for being 'right' as you bring the organization to a halt. Your success is measured by your ability to actually take the people where they need to go. But you can do that only if the people first buy into you as a leader. That's the reality of the Law of Buy-In." John C. Maxwell

Prisoner of My Mind

Imaginary world where I don't belong
The only thing that keeps me here is you
Kissing me softly holding me tightly
Prisoner of my mind

Racing thoughts through my head
Un-controlling feelings that bind my soul
Release me
Untie me
Yet never let go

Why do I stay where I don't belong
Why do I hold on
These thoughts are so real
I cant tell my own reality anymore
You consume me
Control me
Take me

Imaginary world where I don't belong
The only thing that keeps me here is you
Kissing me softly holding me tightly
Prisoner of my mind

I cant let go of your lingering touch
For even in reality I feel you there
Consuming me
Controlling me
Taking me
Desperation of the mind
Prisoner in my own right
Reality is a burden I cannot bare

Passion consumes me
The thoughts consume me
You consume me
Release me
Untie me
Yet never let go
For I am your prisoner
Prisoner of my mind.

TRAVELLING IS HEALTHY

I love travelling! It comes with a number of fun-filling moments and many things to learn from. It relieves me of unnecessary worries-you know we all have those little or big things that persistently tend to nag us even when we clearly don't want to be nagged, but it's life anyways!- Travelling gives me a brief respite from the somehow dull and dreary daily routine, it gives me an opportunity to be with my near yet so far away dear ones, it increases the frontiers of my knowledge, I get to make new friends and learn their customs, habits and traditions, and so many other things. My reasons are just endless!

So this past weekend, now that I'm finally able to move around pain free and without aid, Allahu Akbar- I boarded a bus en route Matoke land, to at least have a taste and feel of fresh air, (man the city air can be so toxic, but maybe it's gonna be better because statistics have ranked us less toxic now) Upcountry makes me exercise my eyes on green leafy vegetation, blue skies, fine, refreshing breeze, oh, how heavenly! It's such a blessed land. They say Jesus had his lunch there, on his way to Jericho. How true that is, is a question to ponder!

Did I mention that my bus trips become more exciting especially when it's dark hour? I love silent nights, and please don't confuse my love of darkness with anything sinister. But imagine watching from a moving vehicle, little stars winking then disappearing, flashing on and off through a murky haze of black, shining bright like a red conflagration in a dry forest. Interesting, right? I know....I at some point saw a shooting star or meteoroid, whatever, and quickly made a wish. But that's my secret, *Giggles*

Now we were halfway. So we took the usual stop over that happens within a locality that harbours a section of our own with Africanly beautiful names like Ololchike, Lesuuda, to name but a few. But why do they sound so colourful though...? Anyway....So here, those who want to ease themselves, stretch or have something to bite, will do so at a maximum timeline of ten to fifteen minutes. I chose to remain on my seat, loosened up my safety belt, stretched my legs the farthest I could and reached for my phone to browse a bit. The lady next to me happened to be sailing on the same boat with me. She wasn't interested in going out either. For close to three hours that we had been on the road, she had been in endless phone conversations with a number of people, laughing unpleasantly loud, discussing almost everything and anything! It was a bit irritating, but she was having the time of her life and I didn't therefore want to sound selfish by telling her to keep it on the low. Maybe she was taking a break from a place where people are prohibited from shouting or laughing. So I let her be! "You'd not buckled up your safety belt?" I struck a conversation. "Please ensure you do so on the rest of the journey. It's a life saver" A pregnant pause followed, I didn't want to go into further details concerning my past experience. But it got me worried, that until now, we still take road safety for granted. It's heart-wrenching!

"Put on your shoes properly!" A voice, loud enough to deafen one's ears suddenly came through. It was as loud as a bottled thunder! It shook me. It was terrifying. I quickly sat upright and with disbelief, my eyes set on this old lady, unsteady on her feet, drowsy in her movements, desperately struggling to clutch clumsily at the bus seats. I didn't get it at first. I wanted to comprehend what the hell or heaven was taking place. Come on! I reckon she must have been in her early 70's because her face seemed world weary, time chiselled and weather beaten. Her uncovered head looked cleanly shaven, revealing very short strands of smoky grey hair. She looked weak and sickly. It seemed to me that she'd just been discharged after quite a long stay in hospital. (Clear effects of the doctor's strike, maybe)....She struggled on, on her own, ebbing the discouragement with careful patience, and yes, there she was! She got it right. She managed to fit them on her feeble feet well. They were not shoes per se, but red sandals or what we usually know as "slippers".

All this while I was actually watching, my throat passage getting narrower and narrower with each passing second, getting choked up with emotions. The bus had like two steep stairs at the entrance which proved to be a challenge for her descent. Remember, until that moment, I had not yet known whose that first raging sound was. I seriously wanted to help this lady. But wait, this is Africa o! In case something happens like a trip and fall situation or someone takes their last breath while in your hands and Lord forbid, you might be stoned to death for allegations of "bad omen".

Ahem! There she was, right outside, still issuing commands at the poor old lady! I wouldn't wish to sound offensive by calling her fat-belly with an uncommonly large, hulking figure, but it's her totally indiscriminate affection towards the old lady that made her ugly! "Pandikizi la mtu", standing shamelessly and ordering the poor lady to "Hebu shiklia hapo ushuke haraka", with a number of us watching. At that very moment, my mind quickly registered two things: to shame the woman or to go ahead and help the old lady. I finally summoned up the courage to support her, and chose that moment to act, let come what may. "Shosh, wacha nikuje nikusaidie" she fumbled for words and uttered something I didn't get to understand but it didn't matter. It was evident that she needed help.

"That is definitely her daughter in-law, Huyo hawezi kuwa  msichana  wake" Muttered the lady I was sharing the same seat with. Well, it could be true, I thought...Before my arms could reach for the poor old lady, the alleged daughter in-law flung furiously towards the door, got hold of her kind of scruffy blouse that was barely covering her sagging shoulders, and recklessly pulled her out. My heart hammered like a piston on my chest. My nostrils literally flared. If I had a gas canister at that point, believe me I'd punch it directly onto her face and send her on her way to the maker to face a sooner than soon judgement. "Jamani mshiklie vizuri!" I exclaimed! She didn't even turn her head. They disappeared into the darkness.

I stood there, a bit confused, and trust me tears welled up my eyes. I thought of someone mishandling my own mother in such a cruel manner and I couldn't help but tremble with fury, I thought of the old lady and a made a sincere request to God "in my elderly years, please surround me with people who care". I sighed and slowly headed to a nearby cafeteria and ordered for a take away mug of hot coffee, to at least calm my nerves. I quickly dashed back to the bus, with a sort of blank head, not having my normal excitement of travelling anymore.

But that was only a trip to my homeland. If exploring the world would be free, oh dear, you would never see me again!

Tears from Bleeding

When I was in jail u never came
When I was in hospital u never visited me
When I was alone in the house u never showed up
When I was Crying u never wiped my tears

I gave u love,u gave me pain
I gave u trust,u gave me deceit
I gave u life,u gave me death
I gave my heart,u gave me a heartbreak

No one understand the silence between my words
No one understands my tears behind the laughter
No one understands the pain behind my smile
No one understand sorrow behind my Joy

I hate that I tought you to love only to love someone else
I hate that I made u somebody's sweetheart
I hate that I sacrificed for u only someone else to Enjoy
I hate that I knew u

You have left a scar in my heart

TEARS OF LOVE

Some battles have to be fought alone
Some paths have to be crossed alone
Some mountains have to be climbed alone
Some tears have to be shed alone.

If this is a goodbye,please don't come back
If this is the end,please don't wake me up
If this is what I deserve,don't try to explain
If this is the eternity,then let me talk to God

I clung on u for hope,u left me hopeless
I clung on u for happiness,u left me with tears
I clung on u for love,u left me heartbroken
I clung on u for My life,u left me dead inside

Will I ever find true love??
Will I ever find that best friend??
Will I ever find that trustworthy person??
I guess I won't because the one I hoped for has left me

My soul is dead
My spirit is wondering
My mind is not at peace
My heart is bleeding

Goodbye heartbreaker