Poems Quotes and Reality (PQR)

WHO TO BLAME ? GOD OR GOVERNMENT ? Mark Twain once advised that, “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, then it means that the time has come for you to pause and reflect.” I do not know if what I am sharing with you now is a reflection on my stance with the ‘supposed’ majority; however I believe that this piece will definitely keep you on the other side of the majority should you ever find yourself in that situation; at least that is my hope.   There are two powerful abstract ideas at work in the world. One is the belief in the existence of God; the other is the belief in the existence of money. Almost everyone believes in the existence of money and that they “own” it, but money is just a form of barter. Money has no value unless other people accept it. Money is an intellectual agreement. It is real because we believe it exists. Generally, the Ghanaian economy has been at the centre of a tug-of-war between the Government and some citizens if...

'Like a suspect with an alibi'   A CLOSED CHAPTER Story of your life Where your thoughts come alive And the days take you closer to a life That you desire to have Tick-tock, the seconds sound Tip-toe, your life silently crawls by Flip-flop, You walk around Like a suspect with an alibi Story of a time in your life When You feel the stare of silent eyes Eagerly watching for your next slide And yet you soar before their very eyes But then, do you remember That before the soar There was a sore Of uncertainty, doubt and fear That dimmed the cheer of life: The laughter, partying, friendships and falling in love And brightened the pain of life: The tears, mourning, ‘frenemies’ and heartbreaks The rejections and mistakes The loneliness and mockery That taught you the best lessons The different people The different theories and ideas The harmony of disharmony And perfect imperfections That awakened your mind To new possibilities and opportun...