You- A Blessing

From parents to family to friends
and every one in between
you enrich my life
in more ways than I can count

The spills and thrills
of this earthly adventure
couldn't rise to lofty heights
without the role every 'you' play

Every hurt is followed by happiness
the contrast of this feeling
will keep you on your edge
always hoping for a better next time.

The Bully

In youth, it isn't cool
when you do things to hurt
for no rhyme or reason
other than just to seek attention

As an adult, he is a freak
Enjoying controlling and hurting
of victims unsuspecting and innocent
all for getting a morbid pleasure

The bully is a rage on the road
with no concern for public safety
Even though others have deadlines
his worry is only for his interest

The bully calls people names
he has a mobile and expressive face
where he bullies when he listens
He is a scornful toady sycophant
when he gets an audience to play on.

Football Fiesta

It's the season of football
or soccer as you may call it
The World Cup in Germany is under way
and the host is off to a flying start

The world cup brings together nations
Across the globe of many factions
Rising above their differences
Making it an amazing spectacle.

Looking back at the cup's past
you face off with living legends
Since Pele of 70, Brazil's dream
was best in Socrates & co of 82

Who would have said their silky
skills and mesmerising passes
would leave you not with trophy
but with a perpetual headachce

Where ever your loyalties lie
Football is now big in business
with sponsorships and merchandising
on superstars attracting super deals.

Home Country

Tropical island is my sunshine home,
The warm and wet conditions are fun to live,
It's simple lifestyle that I have always enjoyed,
Was the strength of my small community.

In the past fishing provided our livelihood,
Most were happy with simple pleasures.
But enter the gas stove and the light bulb,
To replace the firewood and kerosene lamp,
And the much sought after tourist dollar,
Brought sweeping changes everywhere.

The clean and coral sandy roads,
Have given way to an asphalt like surface,
To accommodate the heavy traffic,
Without which the economy cannot sustain.

The spirit of sharing so significant before,
Now finds self moving fast ahead of community
And when I look for modern amenities to get me through,
That's when I know how much I miss the simple lifestyle.


Copyright ©2006 Mohamed Hilmy