...MADE OF GLASS...

What if our hearts are made of glass; whatever the color, size or state - good or bad; and everyone can see through it? Amazingly; only God sees the intent of every man’s heart at every time.

What if our hearts are made of glass & we don’t have to depend on tell-tale puzzles of words and actions? Amazingly; the mastery of hypocrisy makes the puzzle a mission impossible.

What if our hearts are made of glass & we embrace a brand new world were less words will be spoken to convince each other? Amazingly; words now have become insufficient for convinction.

What if our hearts are made of glass & we can see when it is cracked or broken and needs fixing? Amazingly, the presence of our bodies does not always signify our hearts are with it.

What if our hearts are not made of glass but our intents, words, actions and the unity of our hearts and bodies were? Amazingly amazing is what our relationships & society will become.

Not just to yourself but others... strive to be true.

Worlds and Opposite

Case: We learned words and opposite in our primary education. I realize today it cuts into everyday life. For example, we find ourselves amidst people and feel a shrill of loneliness. Other times, we are all by ourselves yet can't sleep because a lot is going on in our hearts and lives.

Antidote: Life is a battle of words. Let our words (convictions) be opposite to our worlds and we will find strength and resilience to rise above our mountains.

Action Step: Finding your words in God's word

Apartheid

Tender & mild - christened the bedrock 

Full of love yet susceptible to pain 
Throne for our wills
Gate of our emotions
Free yet costly to keep
A pillar yet prone to wander
Transient yet worth dying for

Our hearts, Our hearts!

...my last song...

If this was my last day, I'll spend it loving the beginning of life without end

If this was my last moment, I'll relish planting a smile in the depth of your heart

If this was my last dance, I'll let the beats fade holding your hands

If this was my last tears, I'll shed them smiling so you also have a reason to smile

If this was my last piece, I'll end them saying how dear you are to me

If this was my last song, I'll sing amazing grace that saved a wretch like me.

Little Bird

Little bird, back when I was much older

I delighted in your green square wings

Fastened to the sides of your white trunk

Avians envied your peace and abundance.

Little bird, again I beheld your reflection

Scrambling for food amidst the dirt

An eagle strutting amidst the cocks

Seeking relevance you learned to crow.

Little bird, shake off the rain-drench

Listen to the sound of the beagle

Cast a shadow on the face of the earth

If you keep hiding, no one will seek.

Little bird, I'm much younger now 

Towards the sky I fix my gaze 

Making the clarion call to everyone

All at attention but you at ease.

Oh Nigerian flag! listen to the wind

Spread your wings and soar so high

Surpass the zenith of past glory

Beyond the heights of the African dream.

THE ESSENCE

Seeing You – Like the spring of April, my heart throb blossoms

Touching You – Like strumming an acoustic guitar, unfading melody

Smelling You – Like a freshly cut rose, simply sensational

Hearing You – Like sweet symphony, when you call my name

Tasting You – Like nectarine, when I kiss your tender lips

You are the essence and epitome of my senses - my wife, my life.

...feelings for you...

Hark! The one thing I can’t seem to contain is you

I feel so excited and elated about you

My world stands still for you

Nothing here on earth is as important as you

My most treasured gift is you

If I live for a thousand years I want to spend it with you

My world is so beautiful because of you

Spark! I feel like standing and dancing for you

Any chance to tell anyone about you

Love has never been as sweet without you

Defining love in life, I’ll simply say you

I can't contain the joy I feel for you

The day of your birth; God smiled on you

Sonorous melody of my love, thanks to you

Ethereal! Nothing illustrates love better than you

I thought ice-cream was sweet until I met you

Plantain or sugar-cane is no match beside you

It’s the taste of nectar when I kiss you

My indulgence is what I’ll call you

How can I even be myself without you?

Oh my darling wife, It is you or you or you.