A Poem by Mir Dard

It was a school or temple, or was it Makkah or a church.<br />We were all guests, only you were the host.<br />Oh! How sad it is. I found just before death.<br />It was only a dream, what I saw. It was only a fairy tale, what I heard.<br />How sad it is that autumn is in the garden.<br />There was some grass, which was my friend.<br />This place is getting chaotic with all these people coming and going.

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Father & Son

Lyrics It's not time to make a change Just relax, take it easy You're still young, that's your fault There's so much you have to know Find a girl, settle down If you want you can marry Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy I was once like you are now And I know that it's not easy To be calm when you've found Something going on But take your time, think a lot Think of everything you've got For you will still be here tomorrow But your dreams may not How can I try to explain?

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Journey to the Microcosmos

Journey to the Microcosmos is a YouTube channel all about looking at microscopic organisms through microscope. Videos are beautifully produced and narrator explains what you are looking at in a calm soothing voice. These videos are educational and interesting. Highly recommended.

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Growing Up by Macklemore

Lyrics They say boys don't cry But your dad has shed a lot of tears They say I should be a strong man But baby, I'm still filled with fear Sometimes I don't know who I am Sometimes I question why I'm here I just wanna be a good dad Will I be, I have no idea They say girls shouldn't be tough And moms should raise their kids at home But baby, I know that that isn't true 'Cause your momma's the toughest person I know I wanna raise you to be like her And watch you show the world how to do it on your own I'm still tryna figure out who I am I don't wanna mess this up or do this wrong I'm gonna be there for your first breath I don't know if I'll be there for your first step I can promise you that I'll try to work less But the tour's routed, and I got this album Put in so many hours, and I just want the outcome To be something that I can look back and I can be proud of Don't wanna be a dad that's living in FaceTime But I've got a world to sing to and you at the same time I won't spoil you, you can trust that For your sweet sixteen, you get a bus pass Had your heart broken, been there, done that I love you and I can't give you enough of that Get back to community that raised you up Read Langston Hughes, I suggest A Raisin in the Sun Listen to Sam Cooke, a change gon' come You put the work in, don't worry about the praise, my love Don't try to change the world, find something that you love And do it every day Do that for the rest of your life And eventually, the world will change I'll be patient, one more month You'll wrap your fingers round my thumb Times are changing, I know, but who am I if I'm the person you become If I'm still growing up, up, up, up I'm still growing up, up, up, up I'm still growing up I recommend that you read The Alchemist Listen to your teachers, but cheat in calculus Tell the truth, regardless of the consequence And every day, give your momma a compliment Take your girl to the prom But don't get too drunk hanging out the limo Slow dance with your woman in your arms Sneak her in after but boy, you better tiptoe Don't wake your mom up, do yoga, learn 'bout karma Find God, but leave the dogma The quickest way to happiness learning to be selfless Ask more questions, talk about yourself less Study David Bowie, James Baldwin and 2Pac Watch the sun set with best friends from a rooftop Wear a helmet, don't be stupid, jaywalk, but look before you do it If it snows, go outside, build a jump, get some help Get a sled, thrash the hill with your friends, 'til it melts Go to festivals, camp, fall in love and dance You're only young once, my loved one, this is your chance Take risks, 'cause life moves so fast You're only young once, my loved one, this is your chanceI'll be patient, one more month You'll wrap your fingers round my thumb Times are changing, I know, but who am I If I'm the person you become If I'm still growing up, up, up, up I'm still growing up, up, up, up I'll be patient, one more month You'll wrap your fingers round my thumb Times are changing, I know, but who am I If I'm the person you become If I'm still growing up, still growing up, still growing up If I'm still growing up, still growing up, still growing up If I'm still growing up I'm still growing up, ooh I'm still growing up I'm still growing up

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When do have kids

In my opinion, the best time to have kids is in your twenties, if one wants kids and is able to support them financially. This seems counterintuitive to conventional wisdom. But I say this as father who had his kids in late 40s. The main reason is that in my late 30s, my stamina and fitness level have deteriorated way faster than I imagined. Fitness was not my top priority before but it took really backseat after my first child.

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Take Me to Chruch

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Make the Money

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Otherside

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Circle of Life

Lyrics Nants ingonyama bagithi baba Sithi uhm ingonyama Nants ingonyama bagithi baba Sithi uhhmm ingonyama Ingonyama Siyo Nqoba Ingonyama Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (asana) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!) From the day we arrive on the planet And, blinking, step into the sun There's more to see than can ever be seen More to do than can ever be done There's far too much to take in here More to find than can ever be found But the sun rolling high Through the sapphire sky Keeps great and small on the endless round It's the circle of life And it moves us all Through despair and hope Through faith and love 'Til we find our place On the path unwinding In the circle The circle of life Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala (se-to-kwa!

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What do you want to be when you grow up

Yesterday, after I picked up Ayden from his daycare, he said, he didn’t know what he wants to be. I guess they asked him this question in his class. I told him he has plenty of time to figure it out. There is no rush. Then later at night he said, “Baba, I know what I want to be. I want to be a Tow Truck Driver.” He said it would be so much fun to tow cars.

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