You are beautiful

I am beautiful
These eyes that look beyond skin
And the hands that create a meal
What about the nose that flares in joy
Or maybe its the ears that adorn my face

I am beautiful
My presence fills a room
With grace and passion as I walk
Every inch of me in unison
But to a beat only I hear

I am beautiful
The glow of my skin is soft
But like magic to touch
The sound of my voice soothes storms
And laughter stops all life

I am beautiful
A stride across the road is an event
As me and my assets trot along
Like a mountainous landscape
The vision is glorious at every angle
Curvaceous where curves need to be
Lean and strong where strength should be

I am beautiful
The mane on my head is my crown
My hands and feet complete the robe
Every inch of my flesh covering my soul
A soul so deep and rich
Protecting and nurturing my heart
You are beautiful

Ta,
Budgie

Happiness

To an earthling
Happiness is a far as pluto
Pleasure is only an imaginaton
We spend our lives chasing happiness
When it is within us
It knocks everyday
Hoping your heart will open the door
With a smile it waits
But history holds the door shut
So the door remains closed
That door to discovery and freedom
And sadly happiness gives up
What joy it could be
If we could all be childlike
Te be free at heart
And selfish with our happiness
To chase our imaginations
And actually catch our dreams
To love them enough to lose them and regain them
For finding your dream
Is finding the way to your happiness
Which is in you
Oh what a life to live

Ta,
Budgie

This Life

What was the dream?
The day he created earth
The vision he had for the future
Has it come to pass?
As the layer thins out
And deserts grow wider
As nations squabble for abundance
At the cost of the peasants
Was this the dream?
Has the world passed the test
Or are we headed for doom
When will it appreciate the ant
For it too has a role
Can the happenings be explained
Better yet, what is your purpose?
Is this what you are here for?
That a brother harms a sister
Neighbours reject their neighbours
At the time of need
That even though people are the same
They find difference in all
Is the forest not harmonious?
How do they know where to be and what to be
With a brain believed lesser than human
Is peace a dream...or myth
Or is life attempting to create this myth
Where is the dream?

Ta,
Budgie

When you left

The sun set instantly
Sleep did not come easily
To wake was my biggest fear
Like a child I wanted to hide
In a cupboard...in the darkness
Where no one could see me
And I could not see anyone
I felt my heart was exposed
For the world to see
And all the hyenas were laughing
Poking at it repeatedly as it bled
In my heart I knew it would end
But the road was long and steep
To describe the pain would be fruitless
And prove me stupid
For my words will not make sense
It is a feeling one can only feel
But never share with another
It is not the love I cried for
Or the passion we shared
But that you would be absent in class
That you would never again
Be available at my every whim
The companionship we shared
The silly habits we loved
The songs we boldly sang to together
The way I fitted into your arms
And how your mouth moved when you smiled
But that is all it is and will be
Just a mere memory to me
Something that happened a long time ago
I just wonder
If I will ever find another being
Who made it feel like the first time
Everytime I saw them

Love
Budgie

A short Letter to Mama

Wena ngwana wa Mbuyane
Setlogolo sa Nonyane, Mashile, Moreme le Mbuyane
We salute you

With time I see you in me
With age I feel what you could've felt
I understand

I feel the hope and love you have for me
I appreciate your existence
Im thankful

Your strength and perseverance is beyond measure
Your strike leaves a mark
Im amazed

My memories are filled with your sacrifices
And your faith in my success
I know

Never a moment of pain or porverty
Or fear for my well being
Im safe

You who can do many with your hands
And embrace many with your heart
Im blessed

I can cook, bake, knit, sew, sweep, wash
But cannot hate, deceive, degrade or disrespect
Im lucky

I would like to have your memories
All good and bad
Then have a drink to the good times
And laugh at the bad times

No words can truly state your worth
But I guess I can say the fact
There simply couldn't have been a me
Without you.

Ta
Brigette

How dare you!

Do you know who we are
For you to think you can harm us
Where is it written that you are allowed
To trample all over my being as you wish
To lie to, to strike and to own
Do you know who I am
I am no orphan at your mercy
Neither am I lost in life
I was born from love and respect
And that is what I demand from you
What...you cannot afford that?
I guess you don't deserve me
Do you know who she is
To her father she is an egg
To her mother a diamond
To her siblings a star
To her exes the one that got away
And to God a priority
Do you know who I am
Before you offer me the universe
Weigh your ability to reach it
Before you attempt to love me
Ask me about my father's love for me
Before you demand anything from me
Ask my sister and brothers about their star
Before you offer me a great future
Consult with God on his plan for me
How dare you?

Ta,
Budgie

Butterfly

I am a butterfly
From an egg I was formed
Tender and needing protection
Crawling in and out of each stage
Exploring and learning life

I am a butterfly
I have endured shedding and hibernation
Lessons learned and experienced
Time away from the forest
To find more about me
And appreciate my surroundings

I am a butterfly
Each day is a step closer to maturity
To reveal the true me to all
To release my wings
To live to my full potential

I am a butterfly
A surprise wrapped as an egg
Something new to someone unexpecting
Sunrise to the world
The finishing touch to a masterpiece
A flower waiting to bloom into completion
I am a butterfly

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Ta,
Budgie

Dear Friend

Dear Friend
You are more than a friend to me
Life is a simple formula
Knowing you are part of it
Meeting you was not an event
A mere introduction and nothing more
No visions of the future
No expectations
Time after time and you are still here
Others have called me controlling
Most are intimidated by me
Some even say I'm overwhelming
But you survived through all of these
You must be a miracle my friend
To accept all of me and the more
To ask nothing of me but give your time
To do all for nothing
Seasons come and become
Tears flow, smiles adorn our faces
Wars and famine might come
Life could will end one day
Its just great to know today
That you are my friend

Ta,
Budgie