Parents, Where would we be without them

Today is still the 17th of June and with that I would like to publicly wish my dad blessings on his birthday and pray that he shall see many more with me to share them with. It's now 20 minutes before midnight and I shall be wishing birthday greetings to another parent.

On the 18th June my mom reaches a milestone as she is going to be 50. Luckily for her she doesn't look 50 and prides herself on the fact that a work colleague recently thought that she was still 35.

So to my parents who have thought me much in life, to be independent of will and mind and to also be able to stand up for myself and others, I say thank you. Like any family we have differences but I won't trade them. I Love you Mom and Dad...


I am Changing…


Half a woman half a child
Story of my life for but a while


Living in a world ruled by Man
a microcosm stricken by inequities
derailed by injustices and impieties
forced to face the reality
of mortal fallacy

Acknowledging the ways of the Land
to acquiesce
and show penitence and benevolence
the essence
of continued human existence.

Learning from my parents,
to accept all things in life
Facing each struggle and strife
With humility and optimism
Willing to accept any criticism

Seeking advice of others
Seeing not as authoritarian my elders
but rather as friends, and mentors
Listening and understanding
Before at first undertaking

Now that I am a Woman
and more mindful of others
My kindness, acceptance and love I show to my earthly brothers
and even though from my mouth my love I do not spew
My actions and writings convey how much I do


Half a woman, half a child
Story of my life for but a while



Copyrighted© By DDS 28/05/09 Dedicated to My Parents.