Poem 1
First Love
Love is not a whisper—it is a resounding call. In my collection Resonance of the Soul – Flowers and Harmonics, the opening poem “First Love” sets the tone for what follows: a journey through memory, longing, and the sacred ache of connection.
This piece is deeply personal. It speaks of a love that arrived like a gentle storm—uncontainable, unforgettable. Her presence lit up my soul, and her absence carved a silence that still echoes. We danced in the rain, shared wildflowers, and built a world that time could not hold. And then… she left. Too soon. Too young.
Yet memory defies time’s cruel grasp. In the silence between heartbeats, she lives on—my first love, eternal.
“A simple picnic surpassed the grandeur of palaces,
and a wildflower, plucked from the fields,
outshone the roses of distant shores.”
What It Means:
“First Love” is not just about romance—it’s about the imprint of connection, the way someone can shape your soul long after they’re gone. It’s about how love, even brief, can be eternal.
How It’s Applicable:
We all carry echoes of someone. Whether it’s a first love, a lost friend, or a fleeting moment that changed us—this poem reminds us that memory is sacred, and grief is a form of love that endures.
Love doesn’t always last in time, but it lasts in truth. The story of “First Love” is a reminder to cherish the moments, honor the memories, and let them shape us—not break us. Based on a true story.
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Resonance of the Soul – Flowers and Harmonics
Poem 2:
The Quiet of Us
Gentle, steady, and strong. Love is not always fireworks in the night, Or the burning blaze of a reckless flight. Sometimes, love is the pause between words, The silent song only the soul has heard. ... (full poem continues as written)
What It Means
Love, in its quietest form, is often its most profound. This poem explores the sacred stillness of connection—the kind that doesn’t clamor for attention but anchors the soul. It’s the breath between sentences, the glance that speaks volumes, the mist that kisses without fanfare.
How It’s Applicable
In medicine, ministry, and life, healing often happens in silence. A gentle presence, a steady hand, a quiet room—these are the spaces where transformation begins. Whether comforting a patient or standing beside someone in grief, love’s quiet strength is often the most powerful balm.
Take-Home Story
I once sat beside a patient in deep pain. No sermon. No diagnosis. Just silence—and a hand held. Later, they said it was the most healing moment of their stay. That moment reminded me: love doesn’t need to be loud to be life-changing. It only needs to be present.
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Resonance of the Soul – Flowers and Harmonics
Poem 3:
Love is Intriguing
Selected Lines
“Love is intriguing, a curious affair, I found a love I thought genuine and rare.”
“Buy me red-bottom shoes,” she declared, “They cost four grand—a price to be shared.”
“I gave and I gave—yet her hunger grew, I gave and I gave, though her love felt untrue.”
“For me, love is laughter shared in the rain, Not the sparkle of diamonds, but freedom from pain.”
What It Means to Me
This poem is a meditation on conditional love, where affection is measured not by emotional depth but by material offerings. It’s a personal reckoning with the pain of being valued for status rather than soul. The speaker’s vulnerability is met not with tenderness, but transactional demands.
How It’s Applicable
In a world increasingly shaped by appearances and possessions, this poem asks: What is love without authenticity? It challenges readers to reflect on their own relationships . . . are they built on shared laughter, mutual respect, and emotional truth, or gilded expectations?
Take-Home Message
True love is not a ledger of gifts, but a sanctuary of presence. It thrives not in extravagance, but in the quiet moments where hearts meet without pretense.
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Resonance of the Soul – Flowers and Harmonics
Poem 4:
Mukyala (Means lady or wife in the Luganda language)
Selected Lines
“You consume my thoughts, day and night, My mind, once free, is now captivated—robbed— By a love so fierce, it defies words.”
“I love you because your voice, soft as the murmur of a hidden stream, Has the power to quiet even my loudest storms.”
“Do you remember the rain in Kigezi, when the heavens opened, And we danced with abandon, soaked and laughing, Our cheeks pressed close, our hearts beating as one?”
What It Means to Me
Mukyala is a love letter wrapped in memory, longing, and reverence. It’s not just romantic—it’s spiritual. The speaker’s devotion is rooted in shared moments, sacred landscapes, and emotional sanctuary. It’s a portrait of love that sees, holds, and heals.
How It’s Applicable
In a world often distracted by surface-level connection, Mukyala reminds us of the power of presence—of being truly seen and cherished. It speaks to anyone who has loved deeply, across distance and time, and who believes in the soul’s capacity to remember.
Take-Home Message
Love is not just felt—it is remembered. It lives in laughter, in rain-soaked dances, in the quiet knowing that someone sees you, truly.
Available now on Amazon:
Resonance of the Soul – Flowers and Harmonics