By: Patrick Ngugi, Nairobi, Kenya
It’s my universe, and I control it
For whenever I cry - it rains
I smile and sunshine appears
My anger creates thunderstorms
And earth shattering quakes
For I alone desire
And my wishes are fulfilled
I gaze into the eyes of a baby
And behold eons past and future
My frustrations, my aspirations
Vanished innocence of years gone
And fear for the little one’s soul
I venture into the park
And observe the trees and flowers
-No – they observe me
And send me their brilliant colours
And hypnotizing fragrance
And they tremble with ecstasy
As I touch and smell them
I feel the thrill of the flying eagle
And dashing dance of the diving dolphins
The cruising* cheetah chasing its prey
And feel the exhilaration of the sunrise
Offering a promise for tomorrow
And the sinking sun as falls in the west
The feeling of accomplishment at sunset
I peek into the darkened sky
Looking at the stars, the planets
And the mesmerizing milk way
All dancing and twinkling in the heavens
And I wonder – would they still waltz and rock,
Even if I weren’t here witnessing this
You look into the mirror
And see my image, and smile
And I smile back at you
For you reflect everything that’s mine
Your hopes, my dreams – constantly seeking
The unconditional love
When you cry in pain – I hurt
And am no longer at peace
And I suffer the torture
Meted on the wretched of the earth
Yes – I feel the universe
And everything in it
And it feels me back
Because I am in the Sun, the moon,
The air you breathe, the sea and you
I am the glue that holds the universe together
Yes – I am that,
I am
P.N-180514
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