David Tombe

MY LESSON OF THE YEAR

JANUARY made me understand and memorize the definition of Bond.
FEBRUARY taught me lessons on the importance of Bond.
MARCH then taught me how, where, when, and with whom I should make Bonds.
How; through being there for one another, honesty, sharing, respect and caring without keeping records.
Where; Everywhere,
When; At any time,
Who to bond with; it could be anyone.
APRIL recommended that I should always cherish my Bonds.
MAY taught me never to forget to consider all the time maintaining my Bond.
JUNE advised me to sincerely create my bonds, but never neglect bonds that matter while establishing new Bonds.
JULY warned me not to look for perfection or expect all my bonds to last forever.
AUGUST taught me to be ready to let go of people who stop giving value to our Bond.
SEPTEMBER taught me not to force anyone into committing to our bond.
OCTOBER advised me on when to hold tight and when to loosen my grip on a bond when the going gets tough.
NOVEMBER taught me not to create a bond because I am requested, pressured or lonely, but because it's genuine.
DECEMBER then explained to me why I should create bonds with people I trust no matter who they are and where they are from, and people who value Bonds.

In summary;
I learned from the twelve months how everybody is so much in need of bonds, even though some people pretend to be better off alone.
Yes! Apparently, you will create bonds with many or few, with some lasting for long and others a few years or even months.
And it continues roaming in that circle.
Therefore; don't feel bad if a person can not stay for as long as you wanted them to.
Don't feel guilty at some points when you're incapable of holding on to your bond with someone.
You're a human after all, and don't forget to be kind and make bond with yourself.

In conclusion,
A quote from the Holy Bible reads; “Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their labor:
If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
and has no one to help them up.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10)
May God help us to bond with others as well as with ourselves. I need your eyes and mind and mine to be opened, so I will end this by saying, AMEN!

✍️David Tombe

PICNIC

I grabbed a bundle of pages and flipped her diary open,
Picnic!
The first word I visualized, calligraphed in bold.
Scanning below, I read the lines.

All I yearn for is reposing on his shoulder,
and leave no room for wonder,
Gaze at the setting sun with him,
and feel his tender touch.
As he holds my cold hands and looks into my eyes,
Kisses my forehead and whispers "I love you"
with purpose and calm authority.
Read me my favorite book,
And serve me the meal he took time to cook.

I want to feel free.
Roll on the floor with laughter to his jokes.
Fearlessly devour all that can be eaten,
without guilt nor critique.
Let out the child in me as I roam barefoot,
Then let him take pictures of me worrying less of how I look.
Pose naturally, like I came from the womb.
Fart when I need to with a smile and comfort,
and never mind the shape of my b***s.
For he'll never stare, measure nor disapprove.

I want to worry less of how I get up from the picnic's mat,
because my knees make weird sounds.
He'll never laugh at me,
I will allow him to carry me when I can't feel my knee,
Then let him drop me at my mother's door,
feeling unashamed of our funny-looking house...
I exhaled a deep breath,
I didn’t know I had been holding.
Then, with a full heart of mixed emotions,
I slowly closed the diary.

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