Wednesday, August 16, 2023

A Belated Birthday Tribute to Dr. Daniel Ruhweza

 A Belated Birthday Tribute to Dr. Daniel Ruhweza

By Benjamin and Flavia Tumukunde

Dr. Daniel Ruhweza, a guiding light so true.
Your birthday's grace, like stars that gleam,
In our lives, you are the radiant beam.

A force you've been, a compass strong,
Guiding us right when things went wrong.
Flavia and I, forever grateful we stand,
For your wisdom and care, a guiding hand.

Our paths converged, destiny's embrace,
In this intricate tapestry of time and space.
You've enriched our lives in ways untold,
A treasure trove of knowledge you've boldly unfold.

With your brilliance, you've lit the way,
Inspiring us to seize each new day.
Through hurdles faced and dreams pursued,
Your presence, a blessing that's imbued.

As days unfurl and life's chapters unfold,
May blessings around you endlessly mold.
Goodwill and grace upon your kin,
May happiness and love forever begin.

In this ode to you, Dr. Ruhweza so dear,
We celebrate your birth with heartfelt cheer.
Late as it may be, our wishes stand true,
A belated happy birthday from us to you!

From us...Including Ikiriza

By Benjamin and Flavia Tumukunde

Wednesday, August 09, 2023

Who is that uncircumcised Philistine?

 

Who is that uncircumcised Philistine?

 





Who is that uncircumcised Philistine?

That clouds your atmosphere

Challenging your belief system

And down playing your commitment

To the Lord Most High?

 

Who is that uncircumcised Philistine?

That offers you a bowl of lentils

In exchange for your undefiled inheritance

A temple of the Holy Ghost

 

Who is that uncircumcised Philistine?

Who defies the God Most High

And belittles His Word

In lewd and uncanny jokes

 

Who is that uncircumcised Philistine?

Who tries to destroy the destiny of God’s people?

By trying to kill the new born babe

Be it Moses, Jesus of your destiny and purpose

 

Who is that uncircumcised Philistine?

Who is that naysayer

Who claims it is not possible

That God’s people cannot unite

And stand as one?

 

Who is that uncircumcised Philistine?

Who is that Hamaan that tries to destroy

The Apple of God’s eye?

You? His favourite Nation

Doesn’t he know, not to touch, the anointed of the Lord

 


Who is that uncircumcised Philistine?

Who tries to destroy the destiny of God’s people?

By trying to kill the new born babe

Be it Moses, Jesus of your destiny and purpose

Who is that uncircumcised Philistine?

That is going to be destroyed by David, Mordecai and Esther

And gobbled by lions in the den

Or swallowed by the earth

For failing to recognise

That the Lord God is one

And is to be Worshipped alone

 


Circa 2021

 

 

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

NO CHILD IS SAFE

 NO CHILD IS SAFE!!


By D.R.Ruhweza

8am it was
They knocked at my door
They actually banged at my gate
A Lady
Two Gentlemen
A saloon car

A fanciful story they told
"Daddy says ....
"Give us the children..."
"Plaiting their hair..."
Braids ... he instructed
"Quick...Quick...
We need to go...

Discernment was needed
Wisdom was required
Favour is what we call it
For in the nick of time
The househelps challenges
The traffickers


"What is his name?..."
"What car does he drive?..."
"What does he look like?..."
"He didnt tell us anything!"

Tempers flared
Cross words exchanged
The traffickers failed
To appeal to the househelp's minds

And thus
Our babies were saved!

No child is safe!!

28.07.2023