Becoming, Together (One Day)

"Becoming, Together (One Day)"

By Ruhudeen Ali

3/16/10

Tired with oars in hands

I row in these murky waters of self-doubt 

toward the shores of authenticity's sands

and though its waves crash up against my fragile boat of mind 

I am encouraged by the call of friends on the other side 

who themselves have nothing to hide nor a reason to chide 

for I once saw them live lies 

and they once saw the world through my eyes

when they too, were on this quest of mine

I know not when I will reach your place

mustering enough will, knowing in me you place great faith

for traveling the path I would have otherwise not known

together we have mutually grown

upon the windy brooks of cobblestones

in a place I used to call 'home'

amidst days long since gone

Now with those memories placed upon a throne

along with the medals and plaques we earned 

at a time when the wheels of time forgot to turn

allowing us to roam for all its concern

I look to this solemn day and I burn

over why we couldn't together traverse this storm
as I can only paddle so far alone

But happy am I to see you all on the shore

I knew that one day I would reach you for sure

to cast off the shackles that made me sore
and celebrate the days of joy with you, as we did before
And now, together, we finally share the core

of all emotions galore, and peace, is forevermore.

Rafi - Duniya na Bhaye Mohe ab toh Bulaley

duniya na bhaaye mohe ab to bulaa le (2)
charanon mein (2) tere charanon mein

duniya na bhaaye mohe ab to bulaa le (2)
charanon mein (2) tere 
charanon mein (2)

mere geet mere sang sahaare (2)
koyi na mera sansaar mein (2)
dil ke tukde (2) kaise bech doon
duniya ke baazaar mein (2)
mann ke yeh moti rakhiyo tu sambhaale (2)
charanon mein (2) tere 
charanon mein (2)

saat suron ke saato saagar (2)
mann ki umangon se jaage (2)
tu hi bataa (2) main kaise gaau
behri duniya ke aage (2)
teri yeh beena ab tere hawaale (2)
charanon mein (2) tere 
charanon mein (2)

(maine tujhe koyi sukh na diya 
toone daya lootayi dono haathon se) (2)
tere pyaar ki yaad jo aaye (2)
dard chhalak jaaye aankhon se (2)
jeena nahin aaya mohe ab to bula le (2)
charanon mein (2) tere 
charanon mein (2)

duniya na bhaaye mohe ab to bulaa le (2)

charanon mein (2) tere

charanon mein (2)

Castlevania: Lords of Win

Homie don't play, 2010 is a serious year for games (okay I didn't mean that, homie I'm telling you, you gotta play! Bad joke.) Anyway, you probably thought I was gonna sit here and list a bunch of big releases - nah! go do your own research. But what took me by surprise last year was the announcement of a new Castlevania game in the works with Kojima Productions (YES you heard right - 'Kojima EPIC Productions',) Castlevania: Lords of Shadow for a next-gen release sometime in 2010, and it's shaping up to be totally awesome! Check out the trailer below:



they're saying that it will take the series in a new [ehem God of War-type cough cough] direction. Not that I mind it really, its about time that Konami changes the formula a little to keep things exciting like they did with Symphony of the Night. And speaking of which, they're saying this Castlevania will feature the return of everybody's favorite half-man, half-vampire - Alucard! Well, so far the story revolves around Gabriel Belmont and his quest to revive his deceased wife (man the womenfolk of the Belmont clan have been having a rough few centuries haven't they?) Anyways, we wouldn't have it any other way because that usually translates into badass, pissed-off protagonists who do lots of cool things with a whip (no, not of that nature, but of the 'Vampire Killer' kind.) And if that doesn't really convey the science of win to you then who cares. This is Castlevania, and it's just an awesome series so stay tuned for this one kiddies. Who knows, they might even win over some Twilight fangirls with this one!