Search Of Love

I went in search of love
In the valleys deep
On the mountain steep
In the rivers wide
On the brook side

But she eluded me
She avoided me
I started to perceive
As all make believe

I went in search of God
In temples small
In churches tall
In prayer halls long
In conventions strong

But he eluded me
He avoided me
I started to perceive
As all make believe

I started breathing
I started singing
I started running
I started giving

I started seeing
I started feeling
I started caring
I started living

And guess who came looking for me?

Now I see love not only in
valleys deep
mountains steep....
But also on the roadside
In a beggars smile
Pending work file
Long queue near a water pump
Kids playing beside a garbage dump

Jibrael Jos

Rising Pulse

Now there is beat
I'm up on my feet
Now there is a pulse
My heart is abuzz
Now there is phase
I dance or I fade
Choice is mine to take
To up the tempo or break

Breaking Boundaries

When you break some boundaries
You enjoy the guilty pleasures
You feel you are on a song
Even though you are wrong

When you are caught
You realize it's gravity
With a few passing weeks
You realize it's futility
With a few months
You realize your reality

And finally in a few years
The wisdom seeps in
The light shines thru
You let go of the past
You realize at last
The mistake...
Was actually a good thing
If life gives a retake
You will do the same thing! !

But this time though
You will keep a brave face
And walk out with grace

Why live a lie?
Why live in your own cage?
No power on earth
Can tie down thee
You are meant to live free

Jibrael Jos