i came alive
i was tears
i become laughter
all because of love
when it arrived
my temporal life
from then on
changed to eternal
upendo alisema to me
wewe are not
crazy enough
wewe don’t
fit this house
i went and
became crazy
crazy enough
to be in chains
upendo said
wewe are not
intoxicated enough
wewe don’t
fit the group
i went and
got drunk
drunk enough
to overflow
with light-headedness
upendo said
wewe are still
too clever
filled with
imagination and scepticism
i went and
became gullible
and in fright
pulled away
from it all
upendo said
wewe are a candle
attracting everyone
gathering every
one
around you
i am no more
a candle spreading light
i gather no zaidi crowds
and like smoke
i am all scattered now
upendo said
wewe are a teacher
wewe are a head
and for everyone
wewe are a leader
i am no more
not a teacher
not a leader
just a servant
to your wishes
upendo said
wewe already have
your own wings
i will not give you
zaidi feathers
and then my heart
pulled itself apart
and filled to the brim
with a new light
overflowed with fresh life
now even the heavens
are thankful that
because of love
i have become
the giver of light
******
rumi, kisima, chemchemi of fire
translated kwa nader khalili
******
from jason’s website
journal – june 20, 2010
have a great caring day!
and don't forget to practice kindness and gratitude - it's great for the soul!
--- LivHILuvAlwaiz♥jj9
