On the cross of calvary Jesus died Even for the most defiled The price of healing was paid As those cruel stripes were made Jesus healed the lame And took away his blame He healed the sick soul And make him whole Jesus healed the blind That are of sight bind His gentle touch restore… Continue reading HE HEALED THEM ALL by Osoba Taiwo Peter
Day: June 22, 2015
PAIN by Eseohe Pearl Ebhota
Pain You just have to ride it out While it goes away on its own Pray the wound heals! Pain can be managed But sometimes it gets you When you least expect it It goes below the belt and doesn’t let up easily There are no solutions no easy answers Everything deteriorates from good to… Continue reading PAIN by Eseohe Pearl Ebhota
BLACK! by Oluwatosin Kolawole
The radiantly shiny skin appeals to all Some call it the coal-tar-like. Others liken it to a charcoal… It’s her colour; black! Sometimes, she’s molested; called names, scorned- Called a stain… But feels glad with such embalmed colour, Distinct; unique. It is her pride, one she can’t let go She has vowed to perish with… Continue reading BLACK! by Oluwatosin Kolawole
EVENTIDE CAME by Samuel Leumas
Evening came Upon our mind, with blooming panorama Of spectra On the wide cushion of sky. [vale is not apt here] As we garnered like pile of pearls Around a golden cypress Nigh the beach of angelic marigold. The paramount paramour, A Swain, with smile that tickles the angels, sermoned graceful aura. Admiration edified our… Continue reading EVENTIDE CAME by Samuel Leumas
TEARS FROM GAZA 1… a piece for peace by George Shakewords
Our hopes are dead and buried In the shallow graves of the battle field, Our cheeks are drenched With tears that flows like river. Sound of missiles and bomblasts Are the lullabies that arouse us to sleep And our mornings are welcomed with mourning, Save our souls, the sweet song of our dying children. These… Continue reading TEARS FROM GAZA 1… a piece for peace by George Shakewords
STEAL ME AWAY by Abdulbasit Abubakar Wordsmith
The sight of her passing by, Is a delicious feast for my eyes, I am thrilled and mesmerised, When she is gone I am mortified, I long for a smile, a look in return, With longing, my pent-up passions burn. She came by same time today, As usual she took my breath away, My wide… Continue reading STEAL ME AWAY by Abdulbasit Abubakar Wordsmith
I TOO WANT TO SERVE by Owoicho Nelson
I want to serve my country And lead my country men I want to speak for all and sundry Building a foundation for the system I too want to serve the poor Save their souls answering the call I want to wear an iron garb Attire made for only gods The cost of which men… Continue reading I TOO WANT TO SERVE by Owoicho Nelson