Friday Wishes (2)

Open your eyes

To life

Protect your heart

Against hatred

Open your mind

To learning

Protect your life

Against a total onslaught

Open your future

To new experiences

Protect your spirit

Against evil actions

Open your soul

To love

Protect your doors

Against users

Open your determination

To life

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, for family and friends, sometimes we don’t have to be close to share a special connectedness. 2012-11-30.

Friday Wishes (1)

Open my eyes

To life

Close my heart

To hatred

Open my mind

To learning

Close my life

To a total onslaught

Open my future

To new experiences

Close my spirit

To evil actions

Open my soul

To love

Close my door

To users

Open my determination

To life

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-11-30

Is it so?

It's always

The problem

People

Poor

It’s always

The challenge

People

Too radical

It’s always

The case

People

Out of their place

It’s always

The situation

People

Not radical enough

It’s always

The issue

People

On the gravy train

It’s always

The way

People

In the fray

It’s always

The predicament

People

Without voice

It’s always

The life

People

Caught in some or other strife

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, in response to David Kapp, November 19, 2012.

Just Wondering

Are we

Coming undone

At the constitutional seams

Are we

Coming unstuck

At the vine roots

Are we

Losing the plot

At the core of the institutional scene

Are we

Going up in smoke

In the heat of the moment

Are we

Trapped in a spiral

Spinning out of control

Are we

Perhaps unaware

Of the realities in this world

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdmoe, November 19, 2012.

It’s a Shame

We never learnt

To unlearn

Prejudice

Running deep like veins

Trapped beneath the skin

Where does one begin?

Wiping the slate clean

Certainly not a reality

It seems

We never learnt

To relearn

Tolerance

Running wild like a perfects storm

Trapped in more than a teacup

Where does one begin?

Building a new dream

Certainly a possibility

It seems

We never learnt

To learn

Acceptance

Running slow like the droplets to the might river

Trapped in the worry of forbearance

Where does one begin?

Question the one within

Certainly a prospect

It seems

For David Kapp, 2012-10-30.

Inspired

Hope knocked on my door today

Love invited her in and made a permanent home for her stay

Peace moved into my life much earlier than yesterday

Serenity built a shrine so that she could have a good reason to stay

Happiness creates an eternal room for me to enjoy every day

Laughter is the prize I collect along the way

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-10-23

For Natalie Johnson, 2012-10-23. Thank you for your inspiration!

Perhaps

One day 

They will bury me with my idealism

Stuck in the bones

Like the fossils in the Karoo

Carnarvon -  I once knew you

In the days long gone 

Struggling with Aunty Lou

We cannot eat ideas

So true

One day

They will discover their own idealism (I hope!)

Stuck in the forlorn places

Like the man on the moon

My country - I once knew you

In the days long gone

Struggling still blue

We cannot nurture dreams

Too crude

One day

We will explore our collective idealism

Stuck in the clouds

Like the lone tree on the hill

The self– we once knew

Struggling with the loss of reality

We cannot be spot on

Just hoping

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-10-16.

Wie?

Wie ek is 

Lê in die manier hoe ek samoosas vou

Wie is ek

Is vasgetrap in hoe ek my voete op die dansvloer stamp

Wie ek is

Daar in die punt van my hart wat instinktief kinders grootmaak

Wie is ek

Obseverent, sterk, vreemdelinge in vriendskap met wye arms opgeraap

Wie ek is

Diep vertroos deur inherente droom kontak met familie en vriende in die verte

Wie is ek

Is ook amper jy, platvloers, onge-erg, niks kan te veel verg

Wie ek is

Altyd vraend, groeiend, bloeiend soos die lente

Deur Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-10-08.   

How is life right now?

”Not too bad,”

Said the full man

”Not too slow,” 

Said the fast woman

”Not too insane,” 

Said the crazy man

”Not too busy,” 

Said the lazy woman

"Not too poor, "

Said the rich man

"Not too easy,"

Said the difficult woman

"Not too happy"

Said the sad man

"Not too impossible"

Said everyone

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-10 31. 

More than a mood…

Pain

Caught in bones wreaks havoc

Laughter

Mirrored in eyes collects joy

Anger

Nurtured blindly build animosity

Love

Offered in a kind act gathers rewards unexpected

Friendship

Extended naturally builds a world grounded in reality

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-10-07.

No Going Back

Moments in time

Never confined

Moving forward

Difficult

When in concepts

Trapped

Moments in life

Easily maligned

Advancing years

Challenging

When in expectations

Trapped

Moments in reality

Barely surviving

Meditated mediation

Perplexing

When in insanity

Trapped

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-10-04.

Taking Note

Hovering

Outside my window

A bird searching

Panic

Gathering

The last of summer’s offerings

It’s life not governed by detailed planning

Lounging

Under the comfort of the blanket on the couch

A soul searching

Panic

Collecting

The last of life’s offerings

A life not governed by detailed dreaming

Falling

Drenching the soil relentless

Water always searching

Panic

Deflecting

The first of winters’ offerings

Life not governed by predicted thinking

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-10-03.

"Wat is in 'n Naam?"

Jou naam is wie jy is

Geskryf met die bloed van die hart

Jou naam sê van waar jy kom

Geskape uit liefde ongekend

Jou naam is die omslag wat jou storie toevou

Elke een se verhaal is belangrik

Jou naam is verewig vasgevang

Gegrafeer in die siel van geliefdes

Jou naam is wie jy is

Identiteit diep gegrawe in humaniteit

Deur Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, is geskryf in antwoord tot 'n vraat gestel deur 'n baie goeie vriendin, 2012-10-01

“What is in a name?”

Your name is who you are

Written with the heart’s blood

Your name says where you’re from

Created through love endless

Your name is the cover enveloping your story

Everyone’s memories important

Your name is trapped in eternity

Engraved in your beloved’s souls

Your name is who you are

An identity buried deep in humanity

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, in response to a dear friend’s question… “What is in a name?”, 2012-10-01

Op my Tong

Bittersoet

Die aandenkinge

Liefliksoet

Die herinneringe

Heuningsoet

Die verwagtinge

Stroopsoet

Die onverganklike

Deur Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-10-01.

On my Tongue

Bittersweet

The commemorations

Lovelysweet

The memories

Honeysweet

The expectations

Syrupsweet

The infinitude

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-10-01.

Die Onbekende

Ek bêre my trane in afwagting

Van die doodsboodskap

In ‘n sakdoek swart

Ek sien die verlossing

Van jou siel getooi

In ’n kleedsel wit

Ek beleef die vreugde

Van jou vol lewe

In ’n reënboog vêr

Ek wonder daagliks

Oor daardie toekomstige dag

Word eers ek of jy aan die anderkant verwag?                                                                              

Deur Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-18.

Dogters

Ek sien myself

In jou herskape

Bloed van my bloed

Gevul met ‘n vars lewensgloed

Swakheid en goedheid

Loop tesame

Ek sien myself

Uit hulle geskape

Bloed van hulle bloed

Gevul met ’n welbekende lewensgloed

Swakheid en goedheid

’n Natuurlike gevoel

Ek sien ons

Uniek geskape

Bloed van my bloed

Gevul met ’n welbedagte moedersgloed

Swakheid en goedheid

Rou verwagtinge met hoop ten bate

Deur Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-18.

Verlossing

Maak my los

Van bekommernis

Dit brand my hart

Soos mambagif

Gister verby

More wag skoon geverf

‘n Vol gedagtegang

Bedreig nuwe hoop 

Die ongetemperde

Kinderlewenslus

Verdwyn soos die oggend mis

Bevry my

Van besorgdheid in die ergste graad

Dit gryp my vas

Soos geroeste hakkiesdraad

Dekades afgeskud

Die toekoms toegespits

‘n Hardgebakte plan

Met sukuriteit verward

Die ongekende

Verlang

Veel meer as oombliklike bravade

Deur Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-18.

I Cannot Stop

I will never lose

The worry of a mother

Resonating deep inside

A raw voice

I cannot hide

I will always nurture

The love of a daughter

Resonating deep inside

A wild instinct

I cannot set aside

I will never stop

The yearning to protect

Resonating deep inside

A sweet calling

I cannot ever be ignoring

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-17.

Ontwikkelend

Drink die laatmiddag somerson

Soos moedersmelk

Stap die lewenspad

Soos ‘n hemelseweg

Beleef elke dag

Soos ’n nuwe avontuur

Kies geluk

Soos liefde op die eerste aanblik

Herleef jou beste tye

Soos elke lugteug nuutgeskape

Wees getrou aan jouself

Soos die vaste pas van die wentellende aarde

Deur Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-18.

Bits and Pieces

Broken hearts

Heal eventually

Broken dreams

Are replaced with new hopes

Broken moments

Reconstitute to happy memories

Broken ideas

Replicate into new ideals

Broken laughs

Multiply the echo of happiness

Broken souls

Heals cracked hearts

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-17.

Saving

Save me pain

I want to cry

Explore life

Naturally kind

Avoid danger

Hiding in valleys blind

Save yourself pain

I want to shout

Explore choices

Naturally sweet

Avoid heartache

Hiding underground unkind

Save us pain

I want to beg

Explore yourself

Naturally deep

Avoid damage

Hiding on the surface steep

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-16.

Settled

Settled

In myself

I realise

Each journey complete

Acceptance gradually sweet

Settled

In most places

I realise

Each room complete

Acceptance rapidly achieved

Settled

In life philosophy

I realised

Each new idea complete

Acceptance questioned neat

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-18.

Ek waag om te droom

Soen my diep

Soos die bloud osean

Druk my vas

Soos die rotse onder die berg

Hou my warm

Soos vulkaniese magma

Gooi my nat

Soos ‘n winterstorm

Bak  my droog

Soos die woestynson

Waai my koel

Soos ‘n warrelwind

Het my life

Soos die liefde wat jy koester vir jouself

Deur Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-18.

Caught

Caught in the spiral of worriers’ journey

Living with regrets

We always say sorry

Managing life

Sometimes leaves us tired and wary

Caught in the choices of a life-makers journey

Living with insecurity

We always hope for the best

Managing life

Riddled with painfully difficult tests

Caught in the whirl of a change-makers journey

Living with success

We always say have mercy

Managing life

Sometimes leaves us cause to celebrate small victories

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-16.

Freedom

A slave to time

Occasionally loses

Spontaneity

A slave to beliefs

Sometimes lose

Simple opportunity

A slave to things

Maybe forget

We were born naked free

A slave to dreams

Run a risk

Losing touch with miracles achieved

A slave to petty hates

May lose the chance

To harvest love

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-18.

Keep Going

The evening mist

Shines new

Another day gone

Counting life true

The morning mist

Tastes fresh

Another day emerging

Celebrating life blessed

The new day moving in-between-seasons

The weather seldom

Communicates reasons

Wet or dry

Cold or hot

Does not constitute treason

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-17.

Grounded

Open your eyes and see the sun

Never mind the clouds

She is always out to play

Bare your feet and touch the earth

Never mind the pebbles

She is solidly present every day

Open your hands and feel the air

Never mind the emptiness

She is the present that keeps death at bay

Open your ears and hear the buzz

Never mind the noise

She is silent when we need a quiet moment away

Open your mouth and taste life

Never mind the flavour

She is mixed sour and sweet keeping hunger at bay

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-13.

Hope

Love me love

I silently shout

Leave me hate

We secretly pulsate

Trust me trust

Building peace a process above

Find me happiness

Searching is not enough

Sooth me serenity

Perhaps I’ll gradually emulate

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-27, By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-27, the Northern Cape is unforgiving and sometimes we are reminded of the lovely people it brings in our lives. For Brian and Magdalena, it was in September we buried you, but always in our hearts.

Protected

Warm sun

Protect my soul

Cool breeze

Sooth my mind

Slow day

Wash away worry blind

Calm heart

Treat me kind

Time treasured

A gift well measured

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-17.

No Deal

We trade on fear

Like hard currency

Always realigning

Life offers no guaranteed warranty

We trade on pain

Like a golden nest egg

Always hoping

Survival will never call to use it

We trade on hope

Like social security

Always investing

Searching for a future insured against tragedy

We trade on love

Like precious gems

Always wishing

A sound return with no bridges burned

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-17.

Living

Daylight

Drives me to action

Nightlife

Holds no special attraction

Creation

Builds strong affiliation

Disappointment

Buries expectations

Living

Requires steady action

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-17.

Kosbaar

My hart is toegevou

In uitgewaste verwagtinge

Elke dag ‘n nuwe droom

Ouer en ouer

Alles meer vroom

Gelukkig is sy’

Wat pyn oorleef

Meer werd as skroot

My siel is toegevou

In welverdiende geskenke

Elke dag ‘n nuwe avontuur

Ouer en ouer

Alles meer beskore

Gelukkig is sy

Wat oomblikke herleef

Meer aangepas in ‘n wereld groot

My lewe is toegevou

In heilstellende liefde

Elke dag ‘n nuwe mens

Ouer en ouer

Alles meer gewens

Gelukkig is sy

Wat realiteite beleef

Meer kosbaar as ons daaglikse brood

Deur Simone Beatrice Naik, 2012-09-2012.

A Quest to Let Go

Slaves to struggle

Please relent

The untransformed

Well never comprehend

Being the change

Might be the joy to understand

Slaves to materialism

Please relent

The untransformed

Will never comprehend

Living the change

Could leave the earth a chance to comprehend

Slaves to dogma

Please relent

The untransformed

Will never comprehend

Understanding change

Can give the next generation a reason to genuflect

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe,k 2012-09-18.

Lost in Words

Trapped

In the fear of failure

Words freed

Ink feeds a notebook’s greed

Collated

In the dark night

Letters jumbled

Slow fingers chasing ideas rapidly freed

Anticipated

At the end of the day

Sentences scratched

Writing more than a simple plot hatched

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-11.

Never Sure

Expiration dates

Pre-set

Quality controlled

Fresh and stale

Gradually

Part of life’s tale

Expiration dates

Unpredictable

Wild and wonderful

New and old

Eventually

Losing life’s pace

Expiration dates

Philosophical

Contemporary topical

Young and aged

Finally

Playing and end game

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-12

Seeking Solace for a restless Soul

Be still

Restless feet

Keep rhythm

With a heart’s beat

Meditation

A sweet treat

Be still

Restless hands

Keep track

With blinking eyes

Inactivity

Equal to lethargy

Be still

Restless mind

Keep pace

With flowing air

Emptiness

Never a reality

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-11.

Life’s Pendulum

Leave me

Alone to be sorry

Find me

To share a hug

Leave me

Alone to find the dream sliding away

Find me

To build happy memories

Leave me alone

To slide into the abyss

Find me

To join you flying high

Leave me

Alone to lose all hope

Find me

To collectively create new dreams

Leave me

Alone to give up

Find me

To celebrate victories

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe

Wakefulness

Catch my breath

And keep it going

The day is gone

And I am still alive

Only the promise of a new tomorrow

Free from pain and sorrow

Catch my laugh

And keep it going

The dream is gone

Only the promise of a new wish

Free from failure borrowed

Catch my restlessness

And keep it going

The lethargy is gone

And I am still alive

Only the promise of a new idea

Free from yesterday’s bother

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-10

Always in Community

Forged

New connections over a cup of tea

Destroyed

Old friendships separated by time

Nurtured

Special relations jubilantly

Protected

Family connections bonded naturally

Discarded

Tired associations empty

Remembered

Kindred souls lost sadly

Saved

Potential connections futuristically

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-10

In Conversation

Smile at me

Inner child

I can mimic yours

We can then go out and play together

Knowing tomorrow’s hopes could last forever

Laugh at me

Rebellious youth

You can mimic mine

We can then roll on the floor together

Knowing yesterday is gone forever

Cry with me

Lost youth

I can wipe your tears

We can then find happiness together

Knowing time seals disappointment’s wounds forever

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-11 

A Celebration

Love

Discovered

Luxorious

Love

Offered

Relentless

Love

Shared

Generous

Love

Celebrated

Joyous

Love

Remanded

Continuous

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-11.

Conscious

Woken

By my own slumber’s rumble

Aware

Of my unique pitched squeak

Understood

The value of my laughter’s freedom

Listening

To the labour of life’s elixir

Focused

On the symphony of a biological cacophony

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-10.

Recalling

My skin
Knows the heat
Of an autumn wind

My tongue
Can taste the subtle decay
Signalled by the changing season

My eyes
Catch the moment in transformation
Yellow, red, green, grey

My soul
Counts down the hours
Between night and day

My hair
Decides upon the level of moisture
This body is willing to tolerate

My mind
No longer confused
Every season forges a reason

By Simone Betrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-10.

Motivation

Failure

Not a winner’s option

Passing

A working solution

Hesitation

Only a brief prelude to be tolerated

Decisiveness

Perceived as a strong character witness

Completion

Even the apathetic can atone

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-10.

Advised

I once read somewhere

That one should not

Take yourself too serious

And so I pledge

To continue laughing at myself

I once understood

That one should not

Be too scared of fear

And so I promise

To continue challenging my fears

I once heard somewhere

That one should not

Stop dancing

And so I will always

Dance with simple abandon

I was once told somewhere

That one should not

Try to change the world

And so I will always  

Work at taking better care…

Perhaps… the change I want will happen anyway…

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-01.

Moving Forward

It is still me

Never mind the growing lines on my face

I’m still here

Never mind the developing waistline

Still around

Never mind all the grey hair

I keep on moving

Never mind slower pace I tend to walk  

I’m still young

Never mind the realisation that my youth is gone 

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, this week I realised my youth is gone! 2012-09-31

It’s Never Easy

I follow my heart and celebrate

Despite the pain along the way

Punishment couldn’t suppress

Creativity the salve for pain

Small victories paid forward

Living no easy game

I follow my dreams and celebrate

Despite the frustrations along the way

Setbacks never permanently oppress

Laughter the free balm for disappointment

Small triumphs shared 

Eking an existence no easy fate

I follow my dreams and celebrate

Despite the crooked road along the way

Closed doors never permanently blocked

Strength the force against rejection

Small conquests a collective treasure

Advancing the core of living

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-31. 

Present

Lingering memories

Hold us back

Haunting moments

Creates space for doubt

Poignant moments

Opens new chances

Touching moments

Celebrates realities

Tender moments

Evokes human connections

Affectionate moments

Revels in love

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-31.

Creeping Closer

We are connected

Blood of my blood

We are in exchange

Flesh of my flesh

We are of a similar mind

Children from the same matriarch

We are free to celebrate a collective identity

In heritage there is a disjointed unity

We are sure in being

Another generation celebrating creative spirits free

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, distance cannot separate the value that family brings,

2012-09-31.

Endurance

I don’t have room for you

Lingering pain

I invite you in

Fun and laughter

I have no room for you

Endless worry

The door is open

Lingering love

I have no room for you

Pitying self-doubt

You are welcome

Sweet confidence

I have no room for you

Depression blue

There is a big vacancy for you

Precious inner peace

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe for all my soul sisters by Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe,
2012-09-31.

As Expected

The blush of midnight

No longer kissed by the morning sun

Only the waning moon

I can imagine

Autumn’s clouds

Covered my spot in a shroud

The blush of the breaking dawn

No longer kissed by the morning sun

Only the cold mist

I can imagine

Summers’ heat

Retreating like the low tide leaving the straying starfish dry

The blush of the evening star

No longer in my grasp

Only the grey sky

I can imagine

Wet kissing rain

Washing away lingering tired pain

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-08-31.

Sold Out

Separation

Always at a cost

Participation

Often at a price

Collectivism

Comes at a premium

Captivation

Mostly as a compromise

Assimilation

Sold as a bonus

Integration

Offered as a victory

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-31.

All-in-One

I see you

Little girl

No longer

Hiding in a corner

Standing tall

Bold and not too old

Still treasuring simple pleasures

Collecting broken shells like they are treasures

I see you

Reckless youth

No longer

Waving a banner

Finding peace

Growing inside

Despite the poor’s turmoil

Collecting broken stories like they cannot be otherwise recalled

I see you

Struggling woman

No longer chasing

Rushing to the rescue

Accepting fate

Sitting still

Creativity the centre of events

Collecting broken feathers setting peace free 

By Simone Beatrice Naik Noemdoe, 2012-09-31.