Where Were You?

Where were you, when I was alone in the wilderness,
When I learned obedience by the things I suffered?
Where were you, while I was standing in darkness,
Developing my sight sense when no light was offered?
Where were you, when I was lost in the midst of the sea,
When the sky was foggy & my destination I couldn’t see?
Where were you, while I was picking stones to keep myself busy,
And cooking them, hoping that one day, they’ll turn soft & easy?
Where were you, while I was on my knees crawling,
Building my bones strong that one day I’d be running?
Where were you while I was hungry and had no food,
When I had to cover myself with leaves, so I’d not be nude?
Where were you, when I was very close to being defeated,
And was crying for help in fighting the battle of the fittest?
Where were you when I was failing despite my best effort,
When I was totally broken and crying with no comfort?
Can I please get an answer, Where were you?



When I was pouring water ahead, you weren’t around,
Now you wonder how I get to step on a cool ground.
While I was cooking the yam in the pot, you didn’t hear,
Now pounding for a nice meal, you ask “what’s happening here?”
When I was burnt out & depressed, you weren’t there,
Now that I’m strong & independent, you suddenly care.
You weren’t there when life seemed to me like a mystery,
Now you wanna put me through after it’s become history.
You weren’t there when the battle was fierce and heated,
Now you teach strategies after the enemy has been defeated.
You weren’t there when I fainted and needed to be revived,
Now you bring me water, long after I have already survived.
You never knew what it took to write this victory story,
Yet you feel you should be the one to take all the glory.
But the truth of the matter is that I actually wasn’t alone,
Because my God was right there with me all along.
While God was here working, where were you?



© DK, July 2010

Suits Perfectly

As comfortable as my Umbro shoes,
Which is not too tight nor too loose.
The shoes that cost me hundreds of pounds,
That gives me the confidence & the bounce.
The shoes in which I walk the extra mile,
And still go even further with a smile.
Magic shoes that makes my life easy,
And supplements for me when I’m lazy.
This Angel of mine suits so perfectly,
Just like my pair of Umbro shoes.


As adorable as my beautiful hat,
So is that your wonderful heart.
Just like that hat, you cover me,
Giving me an edge over my enemy.
On my head, you are a crown of glory,
The inspiration behind my success story.
You are like a red hat with a feather,
Combining honour & glory together.
This Lover of mine suits so perfectly,
Just like my beautiful & precious hat.


Like my new designer tuxedo suit,
You make me look really nice & cute.
Like the glamorous & perfect gentleman,
Got me feeling influential like a powerful man.
In beautifying me, you also cover up my crooked skin,
And compliment my more venerable beauty from within.
Like my suit you keep me warm, even when it’s cold,
Make me feel so good about myself and very bold.
You my Sweetheart suits even more perfectly,
Than my fitted designer tuxedo suit.


© DK, July 2010

True African Man

Lost in civilization & cultural transition,
Lost the good old values & rich tradition,
Trying to blend into the modern society,
A society that has lost its sense of dignity,
Where men have lost their position & authority,
Sold their birthright along with their integrity,
Throwing morals out through the windows,
And decided to start chasing after shadows.
Despite growing up on a rich, healthy culture,
They chose to feed on the unhealthy like vulture,
A lost and confused generation you would agree.
Unlike those confused ones out there you see,
That has no clue of whom they are supposed be.
I am proud to say I know exactly who I am…
I am a strong and true African Man.



I was explicitly taught the right from wrong,
The beating I got in the process made me strong.
I was never grounded or given time-out,
The chastisement I got drove the devil in me out.
I wasn’t brought up by just two parents,
Coz elders disciplined me everywhere I went,
Which makes me this admirable man today,
And I still enjoy its benefits from day to day,
A training that I would never throw away.
I was taught to respect and help my elders,
To care not only for myself, but also for others.
You won’t find me sagging like the brothers,
Coz, I’m a real man that takes responsibility,
Nurturing my woman & increasing her ability,
Just like the true African Man.



© DK, July 2010