Archive for April 2013
The crown of God
Hope adorn the firmament
Words extol its splendour
All could see the glory
As hearts leap in amazement
The journey into eternity
Sufficient for many lifetime
Everything adding-up in shape
Two dancing the songs of gratitude
Fulfilment glow within sight
Joy entrenched in bones
Trudging ahead mouths agape
And grapple how to carry the blessings
Enter the wind of rage
As ugly king of hell frowns
Venom of pain spills to annihilate
Dryness prevail as tears rain in the desert
Heaven rouses to shield the broken
Spikes of evil kaput beyond salvage
Pillar of despair drowned by favour
Assured victory certain to reign
One and five miles down the path
A tiny smile salutes mother earth
Howling a baggage of love and grace
The crown of God that fit
– In His Grip
Jolomi Olayemi Awani
[Translate]Living by giving
Giving shares a life
Depriving self of the whole to keep a piece
Passing-on what the flesh yearn to retain
An act that subtract at dusk
A sacrifice rewarding at dawn
Giving spreads love
Dispersing boundless care for others
Generosity amidst personal craving
Blind to the failings of greed and egotism
Bridging boundaries of lack and plenty
Giving brings health to the body
Like a convivial alley of bliss
A soothing wind that caress the soul
Drawing strength from the lifted life of another
We power on bloated by the joy we extend
Giving is an exercise in goodness
A need creates the burden to share
Prompted by a facilitator on His throne
The giver touches a receiver
A glorious life we live when we give
– In His grip,
Victor S. Awani
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