Chapter 7

Seven beautiful and amazing features about her story in the seventh chapter of his story.

Mystery - Like a rose bud, who can foretell what elegance she'll eventually blossom into?

Collage - Elegance, frailty and suspense; each page is such a sweet delight like that of a rainbow.

Unique - Beyond thumb prints, she is like no other: special, fun, honest, smart, imperfect and hardworking.

Captivating - Captured by the glimpse of her, taking amazing strides on the business runway.

Echo - The ripple of her elegance and charm still resonates like the chord from a sweet symphony.

Awesome - Some awe inexhaustible pieces she exudes, celebrated and loved by many. 

History - His story featuring her story featured did go by, yet; he left a dog-ear at chapter 7 of the ninth volume on the two thousand and sixteenth page.

Gazella

A depth beyond navigation, is the mind of the Almighty.
In the cloak of frailty you were adorned and what you lack
in strength, you gain in speed.
Swifter than the ride of gravity caught through the sun falling
on tiny droplets of rain shinning when it splatters upon earth's impact.
Even the very stars are formed with every stride in flight and the rainbow
behind the lens on panoramic view.
What an epitome of beauty you are, showing forth praise even through the storm
He indeed made all things beautiful in its time.
Sweet Gazella!

An Ode to an Angel Left Behind

To what do you ascribe such resplendent bliss?

Or whom do you accord such emblem of grace?

Once upon a former that transcends the latter

A story often retold without losing its savor

Ordinary tale of moments like raindrops

Flooding a world with sparkles of delight

An account of fragile infant steps of companionship

Today competes with hearts and blood’s bond

This prime glory I ascribe to the Master Architect

A perfected plan of a future before its existence

God left me an angel, God left me you.

Simply Put

Like in most developing nations, the fumes generated in traffic congested situations is alarming! It is often seen in metropolitan cities where 80% of the cars used are not brand new. Public vehicles used for transportation often contribute to the greatest degree of such pollution with little or no remorse from the drivers because it’s all about the Benjamins. Whether they care about the long term effect or the people with good cars, functional air conditions and sufficient petrol, not bothering; are topics for another day.

To cut the chase, sometimes life does not only put us in positions where we really can’t eradicate such unideal situations, but also presents us with the option of being cushioned from the direct exposure.

Many have been exposed to such situations in different forms. Knowing you has been like one whisked away from one congestion to a valley of fresh roses. The fragrance of your love, concern and advice is like the gentle breeze aiding the sweet scent into my nostrils. Simply put, you surpass what it means to be a breath of fresh air. 

This is dedicated to you in appreciation for being all that you’ve been. Love you!

Quintessential

A craving pure and so deep

Nothing to be desired as you

Your heartthrob rhythms like the lullaby

The beguilling warmth of your bare skin

Hands struggle to refrain from your curves

Your lips gives an effervescence of delight

Twin soft organs evoking the child in him

Beneath the housing lies a beautiful mind

Seeking nothing more than his pleasure

Such treasure of gold in earthen vessel

Your name echoes a sweet melody

Your body scent is as a valley of roses

Life sure is unimaginable without you

Jealousy rages like a fountain towards you

Much to be desired than precious silver

Creation was incomplete until your arrival

 You are the essence of love, delight & desire

You are simply quintessential. 

Ebony

Imagine a world without you? Unimaginable - that would be.

The surface of Eden is covered by you - birthing life and existence.

Without you, the other has no meaning - light begun after you

Some think you signify otherwise; not knowing perfection also come in grey

You don't hide yet they fail to seek & see the sun in the moon

Red, yellow, you, white - like golden sparkles they all are precious in His sight

The apple of His eyes - He that forms the rainbow also calls you beautiful

Without form and void came something distinctively good...

You too are ebony.

Substitute

So I've been battling with this ailment for some time now. I ignored it initially but it grew worse making me very uncomfortable.

I went to my employer who happens to be my personal physician for the normal prescription. Like every good physician, he ran a test but offered no prescription.

It couldn't be out of stock because I was 

certain He had the prescription I needed. 

I tried to patch through but my condition grew worse.

By my third time of visit, I wasn't going to leave the dispensary. My excruciating pains left me almost numb hence my resilience. I asked yet another time.

Reaching out to the section towards where He had what I felt I needed, He reached out and got something else - a substitute.

Puzzled for a few seconds while I awaited the dosage, He spoke softly to me that I had several other ailments that I did not mention, maybe not yet but didn't want me to come back for those other things hence the "Do-It-Yourself" substitute.

Stream of tears immediately streaked down my face. Barely did I know He had better plans for me as this ailment seemed to be the most pressing at that particular time.

"So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me. Therefore I am content with weaknesses, with insults, with troubles, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Grace...