The night is clear
and the atmosphere
austere
The court is full of cheers
as they lead the ball up fear- less
Sometimes I peer
others I have to steer or veer
from its diversions queer
I need a beer!
“ But don’t fall to peer pressure
Don’t fall for beer pressure
but fall for all pleasure
and not to pressure
of peer pressure
or beer pressure
For pressure is not pleasure
even when it is peer pressure
for beer pressure.. as leisure!”
The ball’s appeared
over here, so near
At close measure,
I feel its sheer stature
This feeling dear I will treasure
Instead of mere posture
I shall revere in its pleasure
And shun its severe pressure
But I won't smear this night’s closure
with drunken tears..
.. of exposure
“ Let the ball soar high
but not to the hyenas
As their lair is not a lie
but a reality
Fetch the lost ball
but let it not be etched
on your mind
as it is late
And as we head home
let’s use our heads
and not our hearts
for hearts hurt
even when you seek shelter
in a hut”
-Cut-
Riverside Hotel Lounge + The Shack
AT+ Caleb Muchungu (Volunteer film maker at VSO)
11/2/10
