Strong Heart
Having been born in ghetto in Mathare,
twas' my best place to have ever fallen for
Experiencing a short motherly love,
that led to total absence between the two of us
Fatherly love, never experienced even for second
Led me misfortunes into lots of hurts and misfortunes
never thought the world would turn it's back on me
Going back to the place I used to Call 'gishagi'
Used to slang and perfect English in ghetto
Landed me in new class of language heavy to speak
A deep cut of lasting trouble was to start experiencing
My hair cut for reason 'yetu huwa hailei nywele,
Never thought a person would go hungry
Getting used to 'chapo, mcheti, and nyake
I know got used to kula mahindi nyeupe for supper
Striving hard to cope with the situations
This landed me to usitutawale huku sio Nairobi
Going to high-school I thought life would be easy
That fatherly love I missed would shadow me
Being naive a journey of suffering continued
Working till late and eating when everyone was asleep
Wile having supper I heard unakula nyama mono unaacha mifupa
Breakfast was no escort for me in the house
Running for help to a relative who thought was nice
I forgot siku ya kwanza mkaribishe ya pill mpe jembe
Insults became a lifestyle, harassments were a routine
Bitterness cropped my heart, vengeance clouded my soul
As I approached finishing my school this followed
Nmesema kwangu uhame sikutaki tena hapa
Thinking of my future this followed
I don't think your better than my son
Everything wasn't over till God says it's over
Twas' now a new beginning for my life
Still with struggles I waited patiently like a parody
All was made perfectly for my Wellness
What happened was a foundation for the future
When tides are high by his voice he calms it
When all is gone a new wind is coming for restoration
When people hate more shore more love
Stand on the firm ground that is Jesus Christ
Everything fell into place despite the challenges
The despisers pretended to make it up
But a strong heart never gave up on forgiveness
Current situation shouldn't affect your destiny
Many are the hailstones that hit us,obstacles that hinders
But true overcomes always win no matter what
Life precious with God in ones side.
Copyright © Mercy Mugambi | Year Posted 2016
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