In the silent and cold nights, When the stars thronghola In twinkling lights Across the distant brooks, A lone Shepherd’s gleeful looks Tell the memory of Bethlehem song And the undying themes In the immortal hymns. Biography: Shola … Continue reading BETHLEHEM SONGS by Shola Balogun
One day, I will build a church Where man is the Building And bricks just for living Lives will be pruned Not to please the preacher But to reach the sinner One day, I will build a church Where talents … Continue reading One Day I Will Build A Church by Enigmatic Olumide Bisiriyu
When Jesus came to Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘who are the people saying I am?’ well they replied, some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah; some Jeremiah or one of the other prophets. “Then He asked them, … Continue reading YOUR PRIME IDENTITY by Michael Oluseun
We have fallen, all dust, from His glory Each in Sin’s gutter, has gone astray. From whence we stood is all wreck and sandy We have fallen- all dust, from His glory But His mercy calls, formed us a … Continue reading FALLEN DUST AND A REMEDY by Showunmi Olawale Michael
As a member of staff and part-time photographer under professional photographers in a showbiz and entertainment company, I have had the chance to meet and see a number of celebrities. Ranging from on-screen/on-air personalities to recording artistes and actors etc. … Continue reading A Bleeding Conscience by Simeon Sodeinde
When I decided to respond to an advertisement I saw in the newspaper, soliciting musicians to double as bell ringers for The Salvation Army, my Mother panicked. “People will think you are a recovering alcoholic.” she said. Puzzled … Continue reading Santa’s Wish List by Luisa Kay Reyes
Baby Jesus the greatest gift that God ever gave Mankind Your presence in our hearts this Christmas is indeed precious and priceless gesture and that’s why on this merry day I can’t help but welcome you into my mind, … Continue reading Baby Jesus by Kariuki wa Nyamu
SANCTIFY ME Wield my eyes around your words like the wrap of dust in a whirlwind that if I may kiss dust and swear at/ against your generousity (air-breathe water-drink, food-eat, words-speak) with my yearn for sins & iniquities, I’d snap back into life in your words. My mouth. Never let it rest in praise of your infinite mercy running into my soul & washing all my worries into a tiny fleck of crushed dust & dirt. Wrap my tongues into tunes of psalms of you, O! Lion of Judah & pride … Continue reading Two Poems by Nome Patrick Emeka
I-THOU I sit In a coffee-house As I so often do, Alone, But never Left alone Sitting anonymously In the warming crowd Disappearing In a favorite Stuffed oversized Chair As if hiding In a peaceful Winter cloud. I peer … Continue reading Two Poems by Rick Davis
O infant beautifully beyond description O Christmas lily come Be present with a regnum-sacerdotal presentation Hail the dawn of bliss felix-Navidad day for fame Oh! Blossom yonder Serene Weather Come Oh! Firm and fire Yuletide So bliss for … Continue reading MERRY XMAS by Odoemenam Joseph Echezona
GOD WHY? God, I’m already on my kneels Before unsealing my sinful lips Asking for your mercy Because I know it is sinful to ask you “why?” God, I’m a contrite sinner with an unclean heart But looking at your … Continue reading Three poems by Onwuchuruba, Francis Ikedichukwu
Oh Happy Day! For 15 cool years, Christmas eve was the day dad came home, his head sinking in his neck under the weight of a sack of beef, rice and bread in his hands. Welcomed by a basketful … Continue reading Three Poems by Samuel Kamugisha
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