So It Begins!

This is a current situation outside!
Just after South Africa has been flooded like never before;
We were told that Melbourne will have more rain fall over the next few days than it usually does in one whole season! 😲

#EndOfDays #StaySafe
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Blogger Stopped Upgrading

Due to a constant change and upgrades of iOS in iPhones, 

Blogger couldn’t keep up with the challenge, 

So every post I’ve put on my blog, the blogger app just crashed, 

I know right! I write everyday but it looks like technology can’t keep up. 

What did I learn from all this? 

If you’re exposed to a new environment, 

You have to keep up with that environment that you’re exposed to, 

If you have a job to do and you’re not qualified, 

Train more, do more and be more in that job. 

As believers we believe in changing the atmosphere, 

But if you’re a nonbeliever you just have to rock that environment, 

Be the best thing around, a bigger person, 

Be cool and all that but just rock that place. 

I believe that if I’m not bringing anything different to an environment then there’s no point for me to even be there, 

I hope that my words speak volumes into your life, 

I don’t care about recognition and all that, 

I just want to make an impact even if it’s in one person’s life. 

I’m allergic to negativity, negative thoughts, negative energy and all that, 

I’m addicted to positivity, positive thoughts, positive energy, positive comments and positive lifestyle, 

I want to leave this world better than it was,    

Everyday I aspire to make an impact in someone’s life, online or offline. 

She Smiles

Now that I have two girls, 

I have to clarify which one I’m writing about, 

The one with short silky curls, 

The one who grabs everything so swiftly without a doubt. 

She likes to sing with her loud deep voice, 

She likes to kick in the bath and have a great time, 

She loves veggies and cucumber is her favourite choice, 

She enjoys the songs I write for her and every rhyme. 

If you know my two girls you’ll already know, 

She looks at me with her bright eyes and smiles, 

It’s a life changing experience for me to see her grow, 

I miss her dearly when I’m at work and travelling miles. 

You still have no idea which daughter I’m talking about do you? 

Well that’s alright I’ll invite her into your world, 

Actually you should ‘cause I’ve given you more than one clue, 

Zara Lethu Shozi encouraged this poem’s every word. 

She Smiles

Three Chillies

My grandfather was a soldier, 

He fought in World War ||,

That must have been too much for every man’s shoulder,  

To be honest I don’t think my feet would have fitted even in his single shoe. 

Three Chillies 

You probably wonder why I titled this poem Three Chillies, 

I nearly called it Remembrance Day, 

Which is what today is, but it only makes me think of my grandfather and his chillies, 

He was a brave man and remains a hero ‘till this day. 

Three Chillies 

He used to eat three chillies every time before he went to war, 

He did it to prepare facing any challenge, 

From what people saw and shared I’m sure he saw more, 

A man with a gun, changing the magazines while hoping for change. 

Three Chillies 

I’m sure there are lots of people like him out there, 

Whose shoulders we are standing upon, 

Whose presence is as thin as the air, 

We’ll always remember them now that they are gone. 

Three Chillies 

Zara Lethu Shozi

Zestful and beautiful little princess, 

Amazing and powerful created for success,

Radiant dawn we were blessed with, 

Adorable daddy’s little wordsmith. 

Love is the only thing we have for you in our hearts, 

Eloquent and gifted you are in all sorts of arts, 

Teacher full of skills and wisdom, 

Happy girl of the Holy Kingdom,

Unshakable rock, a princess with a rhythm. 

Sunshine, your presence lights up the room, 

Happiness and love will rise from your house like sweet perfume, 

Opportunities in your life will have easy access like open doors,

Zappy, happy little cuteness in the nappy full of strength in your core, 

Ignite and unleash the fire in you because I know you have more. 

Zara Lethu Shozi

We are Going on a Holiday!

That what my daughter heard, as my wife and I were planning,
She took the conversation and made it hers as always,
She got very excited and thought that from that moment we were going,
When it comes to owning conversations and getting excited, she has her ways.

We are Going on a Holiday!
I got in the car one day to go to work,
Nala cracked it as she thought I was going on a holiday without her,
I think to talk about this we need to text each other or something even when we’re doing housework,
She’s been talking about it all week, we didn’t intend for her emotions to stir.

We are Going on a Holiday!
Yesterday she told her teachers in school,
When I was her age I didn’t even know what a holiday was,
She must think that as her parents we are really cool,
It was clear that without going on a holiday we can’t get in any of the cars.

We are Going on a Holiday!
Last night after finishing work, I loaded the car and she was really excited,
She kept repeating that we are going on a holiday,
She knows that as our kid, she doesn’t even need to be invited,
She sang all the way to Rye last night,
I’m sure that she’ll have a great time everyday.

We are Going on a Holiday!

South Africa Unite!

Here we are, standing at the precipice of liberation, 

Reflecting on our prisoned minds, analysing every situation, 

Carefully watching every word, 

But now travelling all over the world. 

South Africa Unite! 

We all know the history, but it’s now time for the future, 

Embrace each and every culture, get everyone in the picture, 

We are all humans! It doesn’t really matter what colour you are, 

When you are confident in yourself you don’t get intimidated but shine from within like a star. 

South Africa Unite! 

We’ve always wanted to give each other hugs, celebrate our differences! We’ve long waited, 

Now that we are here, this liberation needs to be celebrated, 

We now can if we choose to travel and live overseas, 

We can now freely love each other and even share the same house keys. 

South Africa Unite! 

Technology surrounds us, 

Our passions drive us, 

If you need a friend, I’ll be there, 

We breathe the same air and I really care. 

South Africa Unite! 

Who Am I?

I am a little princess born of an amazing King and Queen, 

I was created to be awesome and to win, 

There was a party in heaven when I was made, 

I was created to be strong and powerful and to give this earth an upgrade. 

Mommy and daddy might be different but they love me the same way, 

They want the best for me each and everyday, 

They daily give me kisses and smiles,  

To be together, they had to travel miles. 

I am beautiful and I have beautiful hair, 

My beautiful eyes show me who is out there, 

My little ears bring me the sound from the world, 

And my little mouth brings out every clever word. 

My tiny hands make creative projects, 

I can make a house with different objects, 

I can kick my feet in the air, 

I can also run with them to get over there. 

Mummy and daddy know different languages, 

But now that I know what language is, 

I can tell you that love is a language we speak and unity is what we see. 

Mommy and daddy love me so much and they are very proud of me.