Welcoming The New Year

While some have taken it upon themselves to sound the trumpets and make glorious noise with the intention of shaking the very foundation of heaven to welcome the new year 2014. Some have booked their seats at pubs, night clubs and drinking spots ;partying and grooving, like Sarkodie will say .. What else !! 

A walk around some parts of my neighborhood , though predominantly Muslims , one could hear all kinds of songs of praises from the few churches scattered around. I'm not going into details of the kind of dance moves which are being exhibited but your guesses are as good as mine . 

From some few drinking spots , one could hear the Tonga song blaring loudly to patrons who are dancing like they've been possessed by some kind of dancing spirit. They are welcoming the new year in their own way. Here too, you only need to see the dance moves.hehehehe

Whatever it is we are welcoming.. Let's celebrate in moderation . You don't have to keep your neighbor awake against his will just because you are welcoming the new year . You don't have to drink yourself to stupor just because you want to show the world how excited you are . Anyway Happy New Year to all friendly neighbors and of course distant ones . 

New Year Nuisance

Sitting here within auditory range to all sounds of firecrackers go off with it's accompanying sounds of po po po po pa pa pa boom boom ..and shaking my head . Apart from the fact that i see it as a complete public nuisance and disturbance of public peace . I find it amusing . Very amusing . You know why . Well I will tell you in a bit . 

In the midst of the economic crunch the country currently faces . People still find it prudent to spend their hard earned cash on firecrackers. Now I'm not saying we all face the same economic problem..At least somebody is making a windfall out of it."market is booming "says a lady who sells firecrackers in my neighborhood.I'm also not saying you can't celebrate the new year but at least some decency will do. Apply the neighbors code in your jolly making. Some moderation please!!!! . Some of us are trying to catch some sleep and meet the new year the following morning in peace . 

Besides the fact that I see it as a total waste of money . It's comes with some needless fright which could send a person with a heart problem to the hospital. I thought the police issued a directive on a ban on firecrackers this festive season. Well, some things are just theories especially when it comes to my neighborhood . 

Is it just me who finds our weird celebration of the new year as a problem or ignorance has eaten deep into us that we hardly recognize anything decent anymore .

I guess until 12am GMT  . I would have to tolerate this irritating sound and keep awake till the new year meets me wide awake . 

POETRY:Spark of Hope

In the heart of the moon is a spark of hope. 

That spark which keeps the shine at it's speak in the night .

Proudly spreads the shine across the dark spots of unknown lands .

And it says to itself look  ... Look .. I'm shining .

I'm sharing my spark to a heart which resonates  with mine.

And I will keep the shine in their heart as long as they need it

Poetry: Voice of Indebted servitude

Mama works too hard .. Cos no Pa

But I'm going to be her savior . 

Little did I know She had sold me to the sailor .. 

My dreams came crashing

like I've been pushed off the ladder 

My weak body is about to go through grave danger ...

 If I don't survive this .. Say hello to the undertaker .

My master always holding the whip. If I talk ... It will be a day to suffer 

Reflections in the mirror ... Could it have gotten any better 

Working through the storms , wondering .. Is there really a savior . 

Is anybody out there listening to the songs of sorrow ... 

Teary eyes --- would there be a day called tomorrow . 

Sunset

Self-Styled Beggars

The growing number of beggars in the city is becoming alarming. The annoying part is , they are fit to engage in any productive economic activity.

Has anyone come across these type of beggars . The ones who go like "Well, I'm looking for someone in this neighborhood ( depending on your neighborhood.. Of course  ) but didn't find them . I'm short of money . Can you please help me with the transport fare back home"

When you give them a grim face like I always do...lol. They instantly get the picture and know you are aware of their game..hehehehe . Sometimes they quickly disappear in smoke screen ... Or wait to see if their "pathetic" story will convince you to part with some cash.anyway ,beware of the new begging technique ..