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YOUR FAITH IS WORTHLESS by Kukogho Iruesiri Samson

Kukogho Iruesiri SamsonFebruary 10, 2016August 21, 2017

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a thirsty fool stood on a mountain
praying for water to quench his thirst
“god, i have faith in you,” he says
bring me water from the stream below”

god looks at him with disdain
“why not make the water move first
faith, without work, never pays
there’s water below, you know!”

he held on to faith, waiting in vain
skin burnt as though into fire immersed
just before his final breath, he prays
“god, do not forsake me so!”

down at the foot of the mountain
water bubbles form and burst
as crocodiles, deers, frogs and jays
drink, oblivious of a fool’s dying echo

FAITH IS WORTHLESS by Kukogho Iruesiri Samson
FAITH IS WORTHLESS by Kukogho Iruesiri Samson

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Kukogho Iruesiri Samson

KIS, author of two poetry collections, ‘WHAT CAN WORDS DO?’ and ‘I SAID THESE WORDS’, is an award-winning Nigerian writer, photographer, and media professional with experience in journalism, PR, publishing and media management. In 2016, he was listed in Nigerian Writers Awards' list of 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL NIGERIAN WRITERS UNDER 40. The same year 2016, he won the Nigerian Writer’s Award for ‘Best Poet In Nigeria 2015.’ he had also won the Orange Crush 1st Prize for Poetry in 2012. He is the CEO of Words Rhymes & Rhythm LTD.
kukogho.samson@gmail.com
http://brainypoet.blogspot.com.ng/

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2 thoughts on “YOUR FAITH IS WORTHLESS by Kukogho Iruesiri Samson”

  1. Maureen says:
    February 10, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    That’s what many have reduced faith and Christianity to.
    They wait on God to do what God is waitibg on them to do.

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    1. Administrator says:
      February 22, 2016 at 7:32 pm

      Sadly

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