Here Now!

I can't believe I am doing this right now!!!

A lot of my friends have asked me why I stopped blogging. Each time they ask, I come up with so many silly excuses like I need the right emotions, I am busy and all. But, deep down I know there is more to it than meet the eye. *Winks

True! I write better under certain conditions. But, would that make me a real writer? I will leave that to the real writers like SAMOD (winks) to answer. I really do not consider myself a writer per se, but I dey try sha. lol

SO, here I am folks!

I hope to get back in the blogging groove real soon. lol

Let me ask... how una dey? I do hope you all have been good and not Lazy like me. I say thank you for the push. I do hope the fire burns longer this time. I promise to give it a lil more push.

See you guys around.

What Happened to our Values?

I am blogging this morning with a heavy heart.

When we have lost our values and uphold things alien to our faith and culture, then I know it is time to mourn.

When we leave the natural use of things and begin to embrace that which is an abomination, I say the end is drawing closer than one can imagine.

We often say, "Jesus is coming soon"!

Do we actually believe he is coming soon?
Is his second coming something we are truly looking forward to?
Or are we just passing time, hoping when he comes eventually we will be among His holy people without living according to the precepts he has laid down?

I am also guilty of all I listed above to some extent.
Not that I don't believe He is coming soon, but I have not been watchful and prayerful as the scriptures instructed us to be.

I have been complacent and my focus has been more on pleasing “ME” than on pleasing God.
I did a thorough soul search and I see the need to go back to my first love.

I grew up understanding a family to consist of a mother, father and children (and by extension, a group of people related by blood). And I understand a marriage to be the legal relationship between a man and a woman (husband and wife).

The society is now teaching me to accept a family to comprise of 2 parents of same sex as father and mother or 2 parents of different sex as father and mother.

Marriage can now be a union between 2 males or 2 females.

We have refused to distinguish the fundamental difference between homosexuality and heterosexuality.

I realized that when fundamental things suddenly become less important to us, it only says one thing - that our set of values has changed.

When you begin to embrace things alien to your faith and culture, it only means that you have become so liberal that you no longer see the danger signs or remember the history behind those things.

Some things are an abomination unto God.

Homosexuality is an abomination unto God. It is not an alternate lifestyle; it is an aberration, an unnatural use of your body and a SIN.

God made Adam & Eve and not Peter & Paul or Susan & Sally.

If you indulge in it, desist, because it is a sign of God's judgement on your life.

I am a Christian. It is only normal for me to see homosexuality the way scriptures see it.

Leviticus 18: 22, 20:13, Romans 1: 18-32, Jude: 7

Mumi Tani
14:06:2013

Writing is Therapeutic...

I usually say writing is therapeutic.

Well, it is for me.

It helps me let out all that is bottled up within.

It helps me unwind just like what movies do to me.

I like telling stories with my write-ups, leaving the reader to wonder at the meaning.

Some of my writings are a reflection of my everyday living, my hurts, emotions, joy and pain.

You can read me through my write-ups.

I have not written anything in a while; this isn’t because I don’t have things to put down.

I have a lot to write, but there is no motivation to put them down

It also means writing is emotional for me.

I write better when I am in certain moods.

Or let's say I write certain things when I am in a certain mood.

Like things pertaining to this blog.

I wouldn’t hesitate to write my report or a proposal if I need to. Lol.

How would I explain to my boss that I am not in the mood to work.

Since I am not ready to get fired, I get to work when I need to work.

Writing is therapeutic. I love to write. So I write.

Same way I love to hang out with friends and also make new friends.

I also love to visit the cinemas.

Life can be fun if we learn to take things easy and slowly.

And I don’t mean you should be lazy, I am only saying…

Work hard and play hard…

One day at a time.

I hope I get to write meaningful things soon.

Before I go, I’ll leave you with a little gift. ;)

See you guys around.

Mumitani

House of Sienna : Wow Factor

House of Sienna : Wow Factor

My Life

My life is taking a new turn
A turn for the better, I hope and pray
At the end I hope to stay
In bliss with my head up high

In this storm, I pray I survive
In the torrent, I pray I do not drown

Why did I mess up this stage of my life
Why did I give in to the pressures
Why was I so afraid of forging ahead alone

Why am I so afraid of forging ahead alone
Do I really need that shield, that cover

I should learn to trust me and depend on me

Now, I'm downcast and all alone.
My life as it is now isn't what I plan for it to be
But in all things, I will give thanks.

A DAY TO SMILE

A wind from the far east
will you blow and ease
the pain of this mind?

Immersed in many losses
grieved by the pain
of labour

Where lies the way?
Shall I lie that I know?
I seek an anchor in this ship

The day is dark
The night is darker
There's a light above

To undo the done
I shall wait yet for
another dawn

It will rain again
It will shine once more
It will be a day to smile

Michael Adeniyi Abiiba
25-01-13 (7:08pm)

THE COCK SHALL CROW

The cock shall crow
That hour beckons
The celebrated and the neglected
Will lie with no breath

The cock shall crow
Riches will find no worth
In that market
Your works alone will stand

The cock shall crow
That day draweth close
All will rise before the judge
And the silks will have no say

The cock shall crow
The last of man shall come
Esteemed flesh fed to the earth 
Inequality no more shall be

Michael A. Abiiba
30-01-13(1:03am)

I STILL LOVE YOU

I promised to hold you
close
I vowed never to let you
down
But now I have let you
go

I cannot bring you
back
I cannot change your
mind
but my heart holds beat for
you

See it as no cheap
word
Hold it close like the breath in your
nose
If nothing is
real
my feelings for you is not
one

Michael Adeniyi Abiiba
25-01-13 (7:35pm)

PlAy uPoN WoRdS II

Excuse me a minute
Let's watch a play
A play of ink on paper

A style so free
Some call freestyle

Up and down the stairs
Just to get a stare

I am not moved an inch
Even when you pinch

Teeth for tate
Life is too short for that

Do you have to bone
When I play a love tone

Let us take the grace
Before we run the race

Let the King reign
And there shall be rain

All I need is water
Cus I ate bread and butter

Please give me your pin
She said that's a long thing

As I drove away
I saw many on one way

Spill the ink
It's all about pink

Whether you play upon words
Just keep all your wards

I thought I said hi
Even though you were high

Let me drop my pen
So I can catch a hen

When we see again
I hope you'll share your gain

Michael Adeniyi Abiiba
28-01-2013 (8:08pm)

THE CENTRE CAN HOLD

Like love birds we flew
to the highest heavens
dared to touch a star
no shackle or bar
pressed to hold us back

Our souls were one
We wore in uniform
I could see me in you
that shadow coming behind

Every time you smile
My light came brighter
You spoke not a word
Yet your sayings were known

This dawn has hurriedly cast into a night
Why should the sun mourn
and the moon dim its ray?

The cracks in the wall
habitable solace for agamas'
We should brood a moment
and give our minds to reason;
why yield to Achebe's prophecy?

Things may fall apart
but the centre is capable
to hold

Abiiba Michael Adeniyi
8-12-2012 (11:32pm)

My Struggles

My Struggles

Oh!

How I long to live right

How I long to do right

Yet, that which I don't want to do I find myself doing

How I want to think right

How I want to say right

Yet, that which edifies not do I say

How I want to please u

How I want to praise u

Yet, my fraities get in d way

Lord, help me to live right

Teach me ur way

Put d right words in my mouth

And let me show forth your praise

Your humble servant requests.

LOVE IS PAIN. LOVE IS SUFFERING

How absurd is the desire of a man?

Who trades the gem he possesses to covet what is but half in value

How confusing is the affection of a woman?

Who loves you less the more you love her

How foolish is the lass?

Who, at the simplest of kind gestures, falls hopelessly

How tragic is the lad?

Who once loved with all his heart, but is now an empty shell of dearth and apathy

How sad are the newlywed lovers?

Who have just run out of love to love with

How loyal is a man’s love

That it remains faithful through a thousand temptations

How simple is a woman’s love?

That endures on even as her lover submits to vagaries

How wise is a girl’s love

That ignores the struts and vaunts but peers into the heart

How inspiring is the boy’s love?

That after yet another broken heart, continues to love with what’s left of it

How enduring is the love of an old withering couple

That they find new ways to love each other despite it all

Reblogged from : Vescucci and Amadeus

My Priced Jewel

U are like a diamond
Yet undiscovered
Almost cast away
But I look deep
And I saw a treasure ordinary eyes could not see

Excitement! Joy! Bliss!
The joy of beholding
And making u mine
You became my choice

Good fortune will you fetch me, I know!
Priceless you are
Will I trade you?
Will I sell you?
Nay! I will do none
But I will carry u with pride everywhere I go

Joy will u bring
The tears will you kiss away
The crack will you mend
Till you melt away in me
And you become a part of me

'Cos U... are my priced jewel

When I'm down . . .

When I'm down . . .

I love to blog
I love to think
I ponder and reflect on my life

When I'm down . . .
I  love to relax
I love to visit the cinemas
I love to sit at the beach, gaze at the sea and watch the sky

When I'm down . . .
I chat with friends
I share my pain, hoping they can take it all away

When I'm down . . .
I try to pray
Ask God for direction
Or seek for his mercies

When I'm down . . .
I just want to have fun, love and be loved.

Oh Lord!

The stillness of the night brings magical moment

Oh lord, in thy hands I commit myself
Lead, guide and order my steps
Let me not stumble
Let me not fall by the way side
Guide me, till I reach the promise land.

Your bosom is my final destination
By your side will I be
On that final day
When u call me home
Then I will say
Alas! It is over


Right now, aluta continua...

When Love is not enough

Love is not enough when you can’t say “Yes I do”

Love is not enough when you can’t close your eyes and sleep

Love is not enough when you can’t let go

Love is not enough when you can’t forgive

When will love ever be enough?

I doubt love can ever be enough.

Love conquers all they say

Love is the sweetest, yet the most painful

Love is the greatest, yet it makes the strong wimp

Love is the biggest, yet it is never enough

Love is accommodating,

Love shares,

Love absorbs,

I want love, yet it is never enough.

Selfless is my Love

Selfless is my love for you

Your beauty radiates, brighter than the shining star

Brighter than the Cherubim and Seraphim

You glow like the rising sun

Unconditional is your love for me

Everlasting love you have for me

Everything I am, you made me to be

When u look, I see the tickle in your eye

Your stare, leaves me speechless

I have joy unspeakable

Peace as the calm of the sea

Deep in thoughts, I think of you

Forever I want to please you

...and till the day we see face to face

I will always be in awe of you.

Mumi Tani's Place: Life

Mumi Tani's Place: Life: Life is a struggle, God expects you to survive Life is a race, not everyone gets to the finish line Life is a game, not all players pl...

Life

Life is a struggle, God expects you to survive

Life is a race, not everyone gets to the finish line

Life is a game, not all players play fair, be smart

Life is a test, God expects you to pass

Life is what you make of it

Make hay while the sun shines

Live and let others live

Do unto others what you want to be done to you

There is such thing as nemesis

Hope is that light at the end of the tunnel, don’t give up

You are who you make yourself to be, believe the best.

Reject abuse, make yourself happy always

Smile and put a smile on the face of others

In all things, remember that life is a stage and we all are actors after all.

MY LOVE

I love u so much darling
I want to be with u
Share your scent
Lay with u and grow old together

I want to share your pain
I want to share your joy

I want to be that woman you seek
I want to be the object of ur desire
I want to be a part of ur life, good or bad

Give me the chance to grow old with u baby

I long for your touch
I can imagine your lips locking with mine
Oh! How wonderful will it be...
The day we meet again, my love