When I Was in Your Life

I am that guy—
I am not just that type
Who fills himself with air and real hype.
I cannot plan myself; I just happen.
Tell myself, “I’m strong—I can’t be shaken,”
When I fall in love, my heart can’t be broken,
And when I pick a pen, I can’t write a love poem.

I used to deceive myself: “I’m the one who gives,
I could never be on the end that receives.”
Stronger than a soldier with a handheld shield—
My life was perfect, no place for grief.
A definition of happiness? Learn it from my life.
Everything was super—“Hii life ilikuwa juu!”
Then the best happened: I met you.

You turned my life upside down, literally,
Brought me closer to love and reality,
Pushed me to someone I loved dearly.
I became crazy; everything transformed—
This world was full—I was never alone.
I began watching boring soaps,
Changed the place where I hung my phone:
From my pockets to always in my hands.
A minute wouldn’t pass without your text,
A moment of silence? Just thoughts of you next—
It was either my mind’s noise or just you.
In life, I found meaning, and there were two:
One was love… and the other was you.

I remember when I was in your life—
I was the leader, president, the king;
I had a palace, kingdom, an empire.
I was private, sergeant, and commander.
The hugs we shared left us clinging tighter,
And then we took this thing a step further:
I was complete with you here in my arms.
I knew I’d fallen for love’s secret charms—
Knew I had something precious, true…
When I was in your life.

To be continued…