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∞ ∞ ∞ To the highest order In his supreme supremacy, To the king above all kings The one on the throne of mercy, To the holy holiest Whose glory never fades. He proposed every purpose Purposefully to

The Language of Love

∞ ∞ ∞ There’s a language I’ve found, It’s that of Love. One language to govern a world like ours, Where no hatred is found. Its sentence is structured on honesty and truth, It expresses more than it s

A Fairy Tale Untold

∞ ∞ ∞ A night wish- never to end, As they sat on a cliff’s edge, They spoke in words of future past, Under the moonlight beauty smile. They were linked in an eternal bond. They wished the dawn would n

Cold Cold Heart

∞ ∞ ∞ Night so cold, Heart, so cruel, Flames untouched Devour the soul, But the memory remains, To keep the warmth, A smile at large, At times elapse. ∞ ∞ ∞

Tale of an Eternal Kingdom

∞ ∞ ∞ A king; Once upon a time, Sent forth his son to his beloved people, To a town, far away, They’ve indeed gone astray And have long yearned to be saved. His arrival was rejected by many, He was do

∞ ∞ ∞ The sight of you makes me shiver, But my eyes, I can’t hinder. You are like a princess from a fairy land, So captivating is your soothing gale. You are the finest of all women, A sign of good om

Down, sets the sun, Rolling off the fiery sky With a burning blaze of flame, Soon set to sleep. The moon gliding on, Whistling through the heavenly aisle, As she glows out from the dark, Her time alas

Forgiveness And Compassion

Bitterness indeed is a seed, Your heart remains a fertile soil, Water this seed and watch it grow, Ignore it and watch it consume you. Rather, uproot it whole from its root, For it is a weed to thine

High Empress

Her sight was my first love, Her name was my first word, Her smile was my first joy, She’s more than the world, She’s my all. A goddess I see in her, Her words are brought to life With tender love and

Fragile Heart

Standing amidst the crowd, With noises of various sounds And of indistinct voices, Speaking of whatsoever businesses. All I could hear still, Was the heartbeat of one Right in front of me, Whose words

At The Pool Of Love

Far; far away north, I’ll find peace in your bosom, I shan’t fret; for in you, My love dwells. Low; low down south, There lies the spring, The origin of the speech, Which you first spoke to me. Arid;

In a busy world

Don’t get too busy my friend This, you should know… Don’t get too busy to sing When you long for relief. Don’t get too busy to meet Those friends whom you cherish. Don’t get too busy to focus On the i

Lay on your back, Sideways as you may, Or belly face down. Let sleep meet you at ease, Soon you’ll transit To a peaceful island, One of solitude and serene. Sleep on your belly Like a baby, Caress you

Gone was the love; the flesh of my flesh, Gone was the love; the bone of my bone. One fateful arid day- When love was put to test, Blame sets in and ego stood still. Whose fault was it? None would acc

The Desert Rose 1

In dryness, she blossomed, In hardship, she survived, Strength was found in her pain, She grew stronger day by day, Until her foes were put to shame. She’s as deadly as a viper, As fierce as a lion Wh

No Matter How Far

A day will come When It’s all memories, One you’ll recall With a beautiful smile, For we’ve played our parts And left the rest for fate to decide, But remember this, midear; No matter how far apart we

Oceans Apart

Across the ocean, There I will stay, Waiting in anticipation, While admiring the ocean’s sway. Rescue at hand, That much will do, For cold is the sand, And I can’t wait to be with you. Victory! My kin

The Orchid And Tamarind

She lives in a garden city Filled with felines and their siblings, She has a pond full of fishes, Own by her brother from the city, She feeds the shrubs and the trees, And from them- her benefits, Eve

Speak of an angel; One on earth a damsel. Search not deep or depth, Rather, bid your quest a farewell. The sight of her slakes all thirst, Thus, makes her the first. In the form of a queen she appears

The Planned Crime

The carefree beast, On a gloomy evening, Did an evil crime With a devilish smile. All he could say was; No, it is not my fault, With eyebrows lifted Like an innocent soul, Such a criminal crook, Who c

The Dragon Lord

After the uproar, There was a sudden silence… Her crystal fount burst open, Oozing ocean of salty spring. It was his fault this time, He could have tamed his dragon, Before it spat out flames Of blazi

The Ruler Of Words

Set amidst a pool of rushing waters, A continuous flow to put away his flame. Set in a cage, barred with ivory gates Bolted on every side, There lies the strong and mighty, The dragon of creation and

I’m a beast, The devourer of hearts, A careless and wild one. I’m a beast, The very one you hate, One who used you, And brought you shame. I’m a beast, Depression is what I give, Guess why? ’cos I’m a

The Tamed Beast

Your love was a light, Shining through my darkness, I was a lone beast in the dark, Filled with pride and ego. Your light shines brighter, Reminding me; love is real. I turned away, over and over agai

His intentions were just, When he said to her; Darling; I love you. She couldn’t believe her ears, Can a beast truly fall for her charm?

It’s like magic, The sound of her voice compels him. It’s like magic, As he falls deeply in love. It’s like magic, He dares not repel her love. It’s her magic.

The morning dew can stop falling on the leaves, The waves can stop meeting at the shores, The birds can stop humming happy songs, The stars can stop sparkling over the night’s sky, All of nature can h

Vengeful Love

What use is love when it can’t forgive, And its purpose is based on vengeance? What gain is there in love when it gives more hurt? What use is love when it holds on to the past, And feeds you your err

Careless Lover

Song of pain hits again, How can I regain That which I’ve lost? Carelessness hath dawned on me, When love a gift was given, To be kept with all my might. Carelessness hunts me down; Crushing me flat,

To The Coming Groom

Deep and lost amidst thorns and dirt, Yet He searched me out. At first glance- just a regular preacher. He veiled His glory to appear ordinary. He came to me as a shepherd, In love, I fell for him, so

My Rich Beloved

Rich is my beloved, Who speaks highly of himself, Disregards my heart— no more care. He presents me with gifts, Expensive jewels. How can this replace your time? Your touch— how I’ve missed them, The

Love And Grace

Happy is the man Whose life depends not on laws, Who knows nothing of the detailed dos and don’ts, Nor of the commandments scripted or told, He’s sincerely naïve and void indeed. For on the day redemp

True Love Is All I’ve Got

True love is what I have, The first time I met you, Not infatuation, not lust, But real love. True love is what I have, The first time I spoke to you, Not words of lies, not irony, But the very ones f

Peace Is What I’ve Found

Peace is what I’ve found; By the sound of one Who spoke to me, With a voice of rushing wind. Peace is what I’ve found; Listening to every word Flowing through her mouth, Like the rush at spring. Peace

Rakabosh! Cast the spell, From an old witch’s mouth, Falling upon her victim, Like the tropical hailstorm. Spellbound was he, As he wanders about, Seeking whom, his burden may share, It’s heavy, a wei

My Love Is Eternal

My love can be questioned, Of course, you can put it to test. I’ve promised my heart to you, And that is true. I have no plan of feigning, ’Cos in you I’ve found a home for my heart. Many times, my he

Mortality To Man

Once upon the past; Before the creation of time, When Man was null, And gods were all. An incident occurred, One sign of an emergency. Then arose the elders, A meeting with the judge named Creator. He

Time Waits No More

Going through life one step at a time, I open my heart; I’m open to all, Through my trip, I held on to my dream, But tick-tock tick-tock; Said the clock. Time went by and bye, Life gave signs; I decli

Chase After The Wind

They think they’re focused, Yet they are not. Some try so hard, some don’t, Truth is; it doesn’t matter Whether black, white or red, Poor, rich, major or minor Hardworking or the lazy ones, All their

Make Me A Star

I prithee dear LORD, Shine your light upon me, Make me a star amidst the sky, Let me shine like the sun Whose light feeds the moon at night, Let my light shine unto others as well, Let me radiate upon

Grizzly Old Bear

Up the hill, climbed the grizzly bear, In winter’s cold and summer’s fair, She danced in her sphere and merry round her lair, Behind the laugh and gaiety, she feigned, I can hear her but loud hidden p

The Wanderer And The Sage

Pick me up when I’m down, Lead me ‘wards the sage’s town, Whose words shook the dead, Especially when he said; Nothing’s last forever my friend, It’s all fades, they decay, Nothing last forever, ‘mist

Anchor 0.1

Don’t stop when the going gets tough, Don’t stop when the going gets smooth, Don’t stop when it appears you’ve won, Don’t stop until success bow at your feet.

Anchor 0.2

Falling does not mean you can’t stand, Although you see yourself at the bottom and Impossibility is all you feel, Listen; there’s still hope while you live, Under no circumstances should you Relent, e

Anchor 0.3

You give your best, you give your all, Through the fiercest storm. Weary, yet you never give up, Falling, yet you crawl, ’Cos you know for sure, Hope waits at the shore. When the stars go out, When th

Ambassadors

Awe-struck we stood, here, at life’s pool, Thinking, how can we be full? Forgetting the sun still feeds the moon. With eyes, yet we’re blind, Sediments of ego and pride, Thus fills our mind, In darkne

The Sinner’s Prayer

Every step I take, My desires consume me. I lust the world And deeper into it I fall. Help me O LORD So I perish not. For in sin I daily dine And my soul is no longer mine. Save, O LORD; Unto you, my

The League Of The Morrow

Hatred does not defile love, Lust indeed is the culprit. Doubt does not oppose Faith at all, It’s the purpose by which Faith stands. Foolishness is not the absence of wisdom, But the vehicle by which

A leap, in faith, can bring a change, Responsibility will differ- may be hard to take. So, in pain, we feign an image, Which veils away our damage. Do we want to be well? To live a life away from our

The New-born’s Cry

A perfectly tuned pitch Breaks the long hour of silence, As the singer sings, The whole room sigh and listened on… In awe, ranting, yet with joyful noise; They cheer and rejoice as they listened to th

They were glad and filled with joy As they walk the mile of pain and turmoil, They rejoiced by humming a sweet melody Even as the prison gates bolted them in, Darkness became their home- yet, they sin

Sanctuary

He made his sanctuary, An escape from reality. Hiding in the shadow of strength— he feigned, He’s scared of what they might say, Even when he knows it’s an ache To his marrow day by day. Work- he made

Sad Little Penguin

She had a reason to fly, Feeble and fragile, she doesn’t mind, It’s her life and caste that changed her view, She’s been used and abused, By her siblings in the countryside. Sad little penguin, She ha

Time Travellers

A whirlwind across the timeline, Sweeping off memories, Especially the sweet and comely ones, Those fragile like a flower’s petal. A great deal for those free of greed, Ready to give and accept with e

Search in vain

Good old worthless days; When life was never lived, Man wandered the earth, Sponged the soil and drained the sea, In search of happiness, Forgetting the fount was a mount, Bound between his body and s

Till We Meet Again

Here is the line I regret, One I never thought to write. I’ve never learnt to say Bye, No matter how far in life I tread. We once met as strangers, Quite new to one another, We wander through the aisl

Childhood

Once upon the past; When I used to be a mom, I lived in a chair-house Under a living hall roof. I had a husband, A son and a daughter too, I took care of them all As though a mother should. I prepared

Youthful Desire

I wish to live forever Without ailment or fever, To play by the bank of a river In the cold night without a shiver. I wish to be strong, Never be wrong. With friends of a common bond, Having fun in lo

Broken Image

Ancient words of life, Words of courage, Give me hope, Help me grow. I thought I was strong, Darn sure, I can’t go wrong, No, I can’t fall, This was my belief. Ancient words of life, Words of courage,

A Drizzle Before The Storm

Painful are the days of my youth, How I wish I knew, For I’d evaded trouble before it strikes. I questioned; is the Lord ever kind Or is he truly love? ’Cos time pierced me sore, Pain has drained my m

Mile Of Green

Sing a song of blue And let the clouds form the tune, Walk a mile of green To places yet unseen, Go on and on— free, Never alone, but with you and me, Start from the stately known To the mount white s

The Wheel of Pride

Strong as a knight. Dashing through the boundary, With its chariot, a dangerous one. It has no light, No feet also, Yet could travel far. Strength built on sham, Appearing strong at hand, Could still

Orchids And Tamarind

God’s will for us is to be fruitful, To multiply in coast and all around, To be great and blessed beyond measures. To reflect His image among His creations. He does not want us to cluster, but to go y

Death Vs Time

What is handsome? When death kisses him, When he’s become nothing but earth. What is beauty? When lushed by time, When she’s nothing but bones. The grey old knight, Riding on the wings of time, He who

Sin Will Always Be Sin

Paint it red, blue, or white, Conceive it as you please in your mind, No matter how appealing its design, It will always be dark in and out side. Sin will always be sin Call it normal, call it fine, C

Temptation

She’s the most subtle among all, She has the best craft ever forged, She’s gifted with forms- Known and unknown to mankind, Irresistible, she is unto the weak, Pain in the spine to the meek, Even the

Rhapsody Of Life

If you want to be important; You must be potent, If you want to be ahead; Of course, you must think ahead, If you want to be sighted; You must be gifted, If you want to be great; You must rise above y

The Irony Of Truth

Why do we live? Roaming through the earth’s course, From sunrise to its set, Under the huge sky’s blanket, In the dark days And even at the brightest Just to end up dead someday? Why do we live? Knowi

The Last Kings

Back in the days when kings go to war, Death and time were the fiercest of them all, Kings and warriors fell by their swords As they all faced death equally, And their empires consumed by time. Unstop

The Secret

In the kingdom of the sky, Dwells the celestial beings, The Sun, the Moon and the Stars Lived in divine harmony. A millennium after that, Came planets of various sizes. Among them, man exists, Creatur

The Land Beyond Here

I had a dream, I saw a place, Far beyond this world, It’s not what you think, ’Cos you were not in my dream. I saw an ocean of deep blue sea, Full of creatures yet unseen. There was an island with a k

The Professional Pledge

I pledge to my profession, To be faithful, persistent, strong and patient. To believe in the spirit of teamwork, Not to be burning coal in an ocean, But to give my best in all I do, To share my knowle

Lamentations Of The Poet

My faith is fading, I’m growing weary, In hope- I feign, Even when nothing’s clear. I’m in despair, I see life as evil, This is what I fear, I should blame the devil. Trouble surrounds me thus, Failur

The Philosopher’s Speech

My dear; Don’t be bitter, Don’t be sour, ‘Tis life and it’s not going to change, ‘Tis a broken world we live in, Listen to the philosopher’s speech; “What is the use thereof? When you, in pain, endure

What’s a dream if it doesn’t consume you? If it doesn’t question your weaknesses, If it doesn’t stand you out, If it doesn’t glorify the creator in you? Dream my friend, dream bigger, When you dream,

Guilty As Charged

It’s you Oh mortal— you’re to be blamed, It’s you who decide; Heaven or hell; your choice to make. Your actions are vague- truly You know what’s good and evil Yet you choose the latter. You feign in s

The Judge

Man remains the most ungrateful among all, When he falls; he calls, When he’s answered, he wonders; It’s just a mere coincidence, He’s quick to forget his pain, Soon he’s become greedy, Careless of hi

In The Kingdom Of Life

In the kingdom of life; We make friends and foe, That’s something I know. In the kingdom of life; It’s not a fairytale, But mysterious in every way. In the kingdom of life; Light and darkness exist, A

History Untold

Sad, sad story, Happened ages ago, so it is; A story, wished forgotten, thus, unwritten, Remains in the heart, yet hidden. A story of a dead-born prince, Who took away the kingdom’s peace. A sad long

What’s next?

You went to school, Completed degrees worth completing, You climbed the highest peak in your career, Surrounded yourself with treasures acquired From your hard-earned labour, Then you sit and ponder,

Foolish is the man who takes for granted the Almighty, He who denies His existence- Believing not in His wrath nor love, And to the man who believes, Yet sold his soul to the devil, Thinking he will s

The Goldsmith

In bitterness, I lay, Sleeping like a dejected soul, Crying out tears of pain, Asking God; how dare you? Will you look unto me with such reproach? Will you let affliction consume my soul? He replied;

Tales Of Life

Fairy tales of life, Long told to me, By a great master, The old rugged preacher. Tales of a sweet world, One I admire, As I transit in me To the fairyland of love. Oh, swift wind, Take me yonder, Let

The Century Of Dreamers

I had a dream in my dream; I saw myself dreaming a dream in a dream On an island far from real. I took a tour around the city, Everyone was sleeping and dreaming, And I could see clearly That they wer

Crepuscular

(Resembling twilight; dim light) Yesterday was a day like no other, It came with plans and a long list of desires and wishes before it began. A single turn of the event makes us sour; It all started w

Carpe diem

(Seize the day; tomorrow may be too late) Through the vein of our bleeding case, We mark our plans and plot our course For the day yet to come. A moment we live, but very brief, Lost in the desires of

(A stimulus) Hungry for more, I kept going on and on Like an ox on a field, Like a hand round the clock, My hay never stopped a bit. At the cliff of no return, There I stood to see what's more, Myself

(A state of nervous excitement) I began to love her smile, Her eyes, how they shine? I'd love more of her wine To fill my belly like butterflies. No, I won't whine, But I'm often shy, Just stay here f

(Youth; innocence; inexperience) I binged the wine you brewed Still, I wanted more. Never enough; Let me have more, Even when I'm drunk, Don't stop the pour. ∞ ∞ ∞

(Frank and simple heartedness; friendliness) In the dead of the night, When babies sleep, And the watchers keep, There roams the grizzly beast, Around the Damsel's inn. He gave a stance of creep, As h

Transcendent

(Going beyond ordinary limits; superior; supreme) I have a line to write; The more I think about it The more it consumes my mind. It's nothing wild, Yet too comprehensive to grasp. It's nothing hard,

Ipso facto

(By the fact itself, by the very fact) A part of me died; I have no regret, No contrition or sadness, I feel alive in my death. A part of me died; Tears from my eyes denied, It was freedom to live; An

(Ice crystals formed in turbulent water, as in swift streams or rough seas) There's a shadow from my past; One that binds me fast. The cord that links us one, Is deeply rooted in my heart. It keeps ha

(Supernatural or Spiritual) I hung my coat And took a walk, The piercing cold Bothered me not at all. I faced my fears, And I tremble not. I am naked, Without a coat; Don't be deceived By my nakedness

Fire in bottle

(Feelings/emotions waiting to burst out) What lies behind the closed door of a smile Screams freedom from the demons within. The lack of spilling water That would slip through the gaps Or the hinges o

Coup de foudre

(Love at first sight) I will watch and wait; While I humbly pray, No decision yet to take, But I'll admire from afar; The magnificence of her beauty, She's enticing and comely, Still, I will watch and

(Simple occurrence of an action without reference to its completeness, duration, or repetition) The weather at noon is hot, But a moon, I can spot. The sun shines brighter Than it normally would, 'Tis

(Someone who is ungrateful; derived from Hanun from the Hebrew Bible in 2 Samuel 10) Earplugs on Or just a simple turn, Music volume high Or just a simple shrug, Every means possible, Just a sign to i

Aide-mémoire

(A memorandum summarizing a discussion, agreement, or action) You once flew upon the wings of passion That drives men mad, You were the queen every heart admires, Your staff entices the eyes And capti

Ne Plus Ultra

(The highest point capable of being attained) A twist in time, When the strong, Mighty in valour, Powerful beyond definition, Took the form of a weakling; Rejected and denied a chance to survive. If h

Larcenist

(A person who commits larceny; burglar) The length is known, The seed is sown, The width of the throne Has already been known. It fits well, the crown for the head of the king who wears The royal diad

Au Contraire

(On the contrary) Days like this, Hardly turn to testimony, But the truth we fancy, We must confess it. Memories linger still, 'Cos we can't deflect The raging wind of reality. On the wings of time; S

O Dabọ

(Goodbye) Hum ek din phir milenge; Where the earth needs no sun Before it blooms in a glorious morn. Hum ek din phir milenge; Where the clouds bring no rain, Yet, hunger and thirst never reign. Hum ek

Requiescat in pace

(May he or she Rest in Peace- RIP) Rest in peace, we often say; Many would travel for miles, To put earth on the dead, 'Tis about honour, they'll say. Rest in peace, we often say; Pictures floating ev

Pulchritude

(Physical beauty; comeliness) It's beautiful I bet you know it, It's beautiful I think you see it, It's beautiful Your eyes reveal it, It's beautiful The mirror shows it. It's beautiful I love it It's

(To add to, support, or uphold) I said to my pen; Enough for the day, I need some rest, My phalanges ache. A response from my brain; We're just getting started, There's a line about this, Oh, don't fo

Kālai jepam

(Morning Prayer) Father, I prithee Give me the strength to face the day And the days to come As I trust your son And humbly follow your word To guide and guard my heart Let my step I prithee Follow th

(Courageous spirit; determination) When I got tired of life; I asked; why? Life was not mine to give It's not mine to take, It is a gift; Given to me by grace. If tonight I find a reason to hate my li

Perennial Love

(Everlasting Love) Time is not enough to spend with you. If I had the power, I would give a pause to time, Everything halts while we halt not, Forever will be the beginning of our journey, And upon th

(An unexpected or indirect benefit) He who finds love Finds a beautiful thing, He whom love finds Has the gift of eternal life. ∞ ∞ ∞

(To feel sorrow; repent; regret bitterly) You're fun, I'm not. We are two opposite pole Made of the same flesh and bone. Still, I'm ready to let go. You're like a bird that glides free, For me, my cav

The Cerulean Monster

(The Sea; Ocean of consuming/divine love; Love) I went to a place; The birthplace of tranquil, I saw a mighty beast; A giant that once scared me. It solely feels serene, As the moment enthrals me. The

Empyrean

(The highest heaven or heavenly sphere) The arrays of her teeth, Like the railings of a king's castle; High in taste, And majestic in class. She wears her smile Like the eastern sand That flows with e

(A bright moonlike spot on a lunar halo; a mock moon) The night is cold, To your love, I’ll hold. The day is hot, You calm my thoughts. Winter deep, Sunny sky, Autumn morn, I see your eyes, I hear you

(The hypothetical initial substance of the universe from which all matter is derived) I fell in Love With Love. I was once lost, But now in love found, Unto your charm- I fell, You said; come hither I

(A feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation) In the heat of the day, I covered my shame, The sun scourges sore, Still, under the blanket, I'll lay, Clothed in a dark garment, Farme

(Partial or complete loss of sight occurring especially without an externally perceptible change in the eye) Trying to escape the dark, You ran into the room Turned off the lights You hoped the ghoul

Totis Viribus

(With all one's might) The flowers of a rose plant look beautiful, The colours are captivating, The folds of her petals like a saree in style, In her fullest bloom, her fragrance is compelling. While

Mal du pays

(Homesickness) Home beckoned; I answered, I took a turn, The call dropped, I needed a redial... I will ride on the wings of the wind, I will make haste to enter tomorrow's gate. ...If I had the voice;

Denouement

(Resolution) Early in the day, The sun yawns as she wakes, Stretching forth her fulgent rays. Man in his Inn rose from his sleep, Ready for the day to make his hay. Day after day, Man sows his seed, a

Mercurial

(Volatile; subject to sudden or unpredictable change) A whirlwind blows from the east, In his mind, He sees lines of rhymes in the form of a sea tide. When chaos settles and the wind whispers with a m

Sempiternal

(Everlasting; eternal) It has always been a true love's kiss that ought to wake the beauty From her long sleep. In our own story; There's been a plot twist, The prince fell into a deep sleep, As thoug

(The use of a word to modify or govern two or more words when it is appropriate to only one of them or is appropriate to each but in a different way) I found myself eager To fall for your charm, Even

(To kneel and touch the forehead to the ground in token of homage, worship, or deep respect) They never shed their feathers For us when we needed it. Soon after they turned away, We began to fly, They

(Heart-shaped) From the pool of love came the newborn, tiny bitty pieces of filth here and there came along, very small being- not strong. Though fragile little thing- Yet beautiful in its form. Somed

(An action for the recovery of goods or chattels wrongfully taken or detained) Tell me a tale; A story of how love came like a rushing wind swept me off my feet and upon its chariot, I rode. Tell me a

(A vision; dream) Horns on a dog, Furs on a bird, Feathers on a fish, Scales on a cat, Wools on a worm, Madness all around- we ignore the signs, We have been forewarned. The gall of honey, The sweet t

(Endure; to continue to exist; last long) Summer sun scourges sore, melting down the waxy queen, she hates the piercing rays that stabs through her shades. Half the town wouldn't mind, many on the oth

Adura

(Prayer) The day looks fair Sunshine's not at her brightest, Not sure what Weather would say, Either way, I closed my eyes to pray. Dear Lord; The sky above looks clear- just for now, later on, a stor

(Everlasting) The voice of the wind Screams loud- praise to the King. Night and day run the same race; Night passes the baton, Day receives it and gives it back to Night, On and on, through ages. The

(Any period of blissful harmony; any new relationship characterized by an initial period of harmony and goodwill) As to the end of our day, When the sun sets sail, Waving his flag yonder, Here stands

(A warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations) Don't forget to breathe, Not everyone can. The weight of being human ends only when you finally lose your breath, Not like t

(Brought back; revived) After healing all diseases; They expected more to receive, True healing wasn't what they seek. After bringing the dead to life; His life, they denied, The tree of life pierced

(A person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere) Every day that I live I will make a conscious will To love you from deep within Not because I am the perfe

(Delay) When I was a kid; I used to dream of the day where her smile will be genuine a continuous flow of joy, where she won't resist the outburst of her pride. Before she greys far, Probably before f

Jokes Apart

(Seriously; now let’s get serious) The uproar of laughter fills my hunger, As I dine upon the comic table, Of the fable that hunts my game, In return for a giggle on my plate. After dinner, the party

(Halo; a shining cloud sometimes surrounding a deity when on earth) The light of love shines, Compelling my darkness to cease, If darkness ever had a wish; It'd be that light never exists. The wind of

(Flourish) A piece of yesterday remains, A fragment we can't shake; Don't be deceived; Moving on doesn't erase the mistakes, It's learning to sprout in the rain While the mud becomes a fancy stone, A

Surmount

(To prevail over) You are the rage that calms my storm, The fire that builds my shield, Your sword fights my war, And condemns my foes. You are the wind that breaks my chains, The shackles that bind m

(An elaborate or large dance, party, or other celebration) Sing to me A song of love, A song surreal, No one has ever sung before Deep and lost in your arms, I want to fly with the tune, As I go to an

(Either of two points on the orbit of a planet or satellite that are nearest to or furthest from the body around which it moves) The weight of faith is heavy yet easy, When we speak of it, We know the

Chargé d'affaire

(An ambassador's deputy) The king sent out a decree; Calling beggars from all nook and cranny Come ye, come feast, There's a grand wedding, come, have your fill. Here's the royal verdict, Converting b

(Darling) There's a song in my head, Your heart gives the beat, My feet move with the rhythm, And my throat hums the tune. Only you can understand What the lyrics are meant to be, It is an enchanted t

(Uncertain and reluctant) I don't claim to be a saint, Nor claim to be wise, My stain do I hate, But my foolishness I can't deny, The more I try to draw a sense from the foolishness of my wisdom, The

(Gladly or willingly) My eyes do no justice to how beautiful you're in glory; Yet my sight will I not withhold from your wonder. My lips do no do justice to how worthy you're of my highest praise; Yet

(Birthright) Esau was right when he said; "I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?" Right doesn't always make Truth, He could scarcely see past the momentary hunger that builds his tempo

Rodomontade

(Boastful or inflated talk or behaviour) There was a hall, Magnificent in structure, Grand in his physique. Other walls get jealous, Built to withhold a greater crowd, His pride grew stronger. Who is

(To drive away) Numb was my heart Until you came, Waltzing your lips against mine, Telling me all the story Of how you think I feel, I fell for your charm And created a feeling in my heart. I gave it

(Miracle) In search of a phoenix amongst the ashes, Hoping for a rise indeed, Looking at the clear blue sky, Hoping for an Eden on earth. Cloud's forming slowly to send you inside, If the storm hits,

Rhathymia

(The state of being carefree; light-heartedness) Let it rain; I will walk a mile in it And not come down with a fever, I'm too hot for a little shower To quench the flames that burn in me. So, let it

(Soon after) The creator of time Has given to us all a gift; The night he gave us our being. To some, he gave ten, To others, at most thirty, Some are given fifty, To some, seventy, A few, ninety, Ver

(A slight, unreal, or superficial likeness or semblance; an effigy, image, or representation) Do not eat the forbidden fruit, It is fine; says another. They bend their will to yours, They sacrifice th

Hitherto

(Until now) It was a cold night, and our spine shivers, The night wasn't fine, And home wasn't nigh. The dark sky beams no light and darkness was at its prime, We lit our touches to keep the night wat

Déshabillé

(The state of being dressed in a careless, dishevelled, or disorderly style or manner; undress) Ask from the fallen; The signs they ignored, The warnings about the pit ahead, They wore pride like sati

(Moderate to deep red) Some desire to do away with sin, So they can point a finger, Boast of their righteousness, And condemn everyone else to hell, They forgot; pride is a sin. Some bury their sin, S

(A sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or weather) I remembered every moment From the night before; The kisses you gave, The cuddle we make, We cosseted like babes, If it were a dream, Suff

(A great fuss or disturbance about something very insignificant) My phone rang, I rushed to pick it, There was no call, No one on the other line. I live alone, Maybe it's my mind, I went back inside,

(To atone for; to extinguish the guilt incurred) I still narrate the story of how we met; The moment that captured my essence, My heart of stone turned to flesh. I recount the very minute; How I began

(An environmental cue, that helps to regulate the cycles of an organism's biological clock) Hold the clouds to the west, Let the rain pour on the earth; Hold the sun to the east, Let its rays, the gra

Vicissitude

(A change or variation occurring in the course of something; alternating change) The beginning was the end we often forget. The feeble appearance that grew to be strong; Will one day return to its fra

On this journey

∞ ∞ ∞ Through an endless pit, Falling far and falling deep, Tis a wish of a dream- A nightmare you can't resist. On this stake; There you wish away, As you burn in flames- Of desire that's driven insa

∞ ∞ ∞ Why do we live Knowing it's all for a moment? Some fight daily, While some live with ease, Through the winds and storms, We face it all, The weak and strong, It doesn't matter at all. Why do we

The fault in my Faith

∞ ∞ ∞ When joy turns bitter; I ran from dry land for something greener, Just now to find bread with no butter, Oh, my hope was quick to shatter. I can't take this anymore; I need it my way or even bet

Don't be deceived by my look

∞ ∞ ∞ I'm Human and I'm young. The fire that burns inside of me Speaks the words of agony, How much more can I resist The cosmic eruption in me? Listen O, my friend, listen O, my foe, My façade may lo

Chameleon

∞ ∞ ∞ There are more depressions in the hearts of many Than joy feigned in their countenances. Many are gifted with the cloak of a Chameleon, They're as Crystal as the sea of Maldives, Reach deeper in

∞ ∞ ∞ Darn! She's a Stag, She's elegant, You've got to see her, She has all it takes for a man to brag. She tastes good in formal, Oh! Have you seen her in slang? Your mouth will water gap. He, at fir

Love vs Lust

∞ ∞ ∞ Love built upon lust; Though it feels high like a Mount, Though it flies on the wings of an Eagle, Though colourful as a peacock's pride, Though it entices the eye of the beholder; Yet it lasts

To Mankind

∞ ∞ ∞ Many are my titles Some say I am wrong, fair and rational, Many are the forms I take I am the pleasure you stake I give comfort to the feeble in heart, My sympathy is thorny, and my gift is deat

∞ ∞ ∞ I ran from the rain And I met a storm. I flee and hid But she held me grip, She made the sky roar, I was mute- fear is all I feel, Terrified by the storm I ran back to the rain. ∞∞∞

∞ ∞ ∞ ...Then I looked sin in the eye, Kissed it goodbye, Depart, your fount has run dry. Not of my zeal or might, For in my flesh I often fight, But by the power of Christ; I'm set free and lord over

Brook's Mount

∞ ∞ ∞ Moan no more, Though sorrow abound. Lo! Joy's coming close To flow through you. Flourish upon Cold's home, Grooming you for hope's glory, Whose route you won't forget. Upon brook's mount, Fount

∞ ∞ ∞ I marvel at the sight of the sun, The beauty in its flames, The radiance at which it pierces through the sky To brighten up each day. Upon the hills and mountains The horizon ahead blushes like

O That I May Be Saved

∞ ∞ ∞ Thirsty in the middle of the sea, I bend my knee to have a drink, O that water may quench my thirst, Poor me; the sea is too salty. Hungry amidst a thick forest, I saw fruits on a tree, O that f

∞ ∞ ∞ Thunder and lightning Kissed in the clouds, They made love And gave birth to raindrops. Let's dance in the rain And play moonlight's game. Tis dark, but the sun is shining, Not the same sun of t

We think we are focused

∞ ∞ ∞ But the truth is we've lost our call, We work and get so consumed Thinking success is getting all we can from life We end up losing peace, While comparison drives us mad. We'd say: If only we co

∞ ∞ ∞ The proud who boasts of cloudless skies, Whose hope is built on the wings of a butterfly, Colourful as it may seem, Beautiful in glory as it may be, The glory shall soon fade away. You who glory

Old is gold

∞ ∞ ∞ So I've been told, That was centuries ago, In this present age and fold No one ever wants to grow old. Old is gold; But many prefer to stay young, Even the old in age Deny themselves a strand of

Strange Things

∞ ∞ ∞ Strange things happen indeed; When the morning bird refuses to sing And the night owl misses her hoot. Strange things happen indeed; When the green grass turns black And the desert sand becomes

Blue is the comely shoon,

∞∞∞ That stood high against the raging tide, Racing on, 'ward the mounted wall. The seas roll, ripping a ghastly hole, Piercing deep the master's keep. Farmers with humble wit, Timid in their bolted i

∞∞∞ When we suffer a great loss And trouble dines with us, When our days turn dark Before our grave arrives, When loved ones die And close ones leave us behind, When heartbreak becomes a norm And rela

Death is not my last

∞∞∞ Finally out of the dark, I met Day on the way, I said hi, she replied; Hey! Don't get dramatic, not a bit, You look bloody and weary, come with me. Soon, raptured and elevated, I dine with the cel

∞∞∞ I’ve fallen so much That I gave up falling, I've drowned too often that I gave up swimming, I've crashed a lot that I gave up flying, On and on through the path of Love. But don't mind my Balderda

The Castle of love

∞∞∞ The gate to her mansion is never locked, Her lamp never runs dry, She shines her light for passers-by, She's always open with plenty of rooms, For those ready to be brides, Even those of old and n

∞∞∞ Welcome to church! Where the sick are healed From the infirmities That sin has brought, Healed by the power in the Word. Welcome to church! Where the lame walks, Those bound by the shackles of gui

∞∞∞ Mid is the night we were born- The very first hour of our lives, Vague are the hours ahead till morn hits, Just before our first six, We live in confusing times, Some lighten up before six to star

The strange stranger

∞∞∞ Expected by many His arrival was unique as it seems, None was birthed like unto Him, As the "son of man", he came. Teaching the way to eternity, Creating a perfect pattern, A new definition to lif

Gratia Salvati

∞∞∞ Through the trials Through the troubles Through the fire Of the fearsome rubble, Through the thick And the hurtful thin, Through the flames that burn within, Through the death of the flesh And the

There's a woman

∞∞∞ She works hard all her days, Yet, has nothing to show for it, Her offspring are the worst in the city, She neglects to teach them; she's too busy, Painful is the fount of her womb, Her lover detes

Faith and vanity

∞∞∞ Two men set out on a journey; One is called Faith and the other Vanity, They met at the junction called Choice, On the right stands Faith, To the left stands Vanity. For every passer-by, There is

The pure in heart

∞∞∞ Blessed are the pure in heart, Those who set their heart apart A difficult task at hand. Worry not about this lot, It's beyond the mortal's might, Not an excuse for weakness To permit the immoral

The peacemakers

∞∞∞ Blessed are the peacemakers, Not the peace fakers Who camouflage in serpent's coats, Declaring peace, yet, destruction is their motive. Oh, peace takers- Greedy woeful beings, Masters of pride and

Poor in spirit

∞∞∞ Blessed are the poor in spirit, Those whose face, the earthly rich despise, Those lowly and yet classified As dumb by the earthly wise. Blessed and blessed still are those Who yearn to be called h

∞∞∞ Love is patient, love is kind, Love is everything connecting you and I To the origin of love, the Most-High. Love He is, as He shows to Mankind, Love in Him, the perfect gift we'll ever find, In t

Seed of hope

∞∞∞ I laugh my sorrows to shame, While I burn in flames Of fiery turmoil and pain, Passions of love in colourful flowers, But swiftly withers. Buried beneath and deep, Is the gracious seed of hope, As

The song of Love

∞∞∞ We all love to sing A song or two, But then, we often forget the lyrics too, We try harder fighting and pushing through, Hoping to get the lines of the tune. But, when we open up our heart Without

The Rock of Salvation

∞∞∞ Broad and wide: The path looks sure As the sons of men run 'ward this gate. It started with a little hunch But the path was an unending one. The chase looks real, The kill looks compelling, They s

It's No Sacrifice At All

∞∞∞ I was willing to pay the price I was eager to follow all the commands The rules and the detailed lines I was ready to meet all the demands Freedom was the stake, and my escape was in place, Just f

I cry for my people

∞∞∞ I cry for the nation, I cry for the earthlings, I cry and ask the Lord; why? How long till your Kingdom come? How long till your creation perish in rebellion? The sons of man think they're wise, T

∞∞∞ On this ship-- our home, We sail through life's stormy sea, With our crew-- we're family, Committed; we stay through this journey, We commune in unity, Through the storm and turbulence, We cope an

The Tune of Love

∞∞∞ Take a dance with me Don't linger. Just follow my lead, Mistakes? Don't bother. Take a walk with me, Hold my hand as we go yonder Down the comely street, As we star-gaze the heavenly wonder. Dance

When everything crumbles

∞∞∞ Let me, my dear, be the pillar You'd lean on When everything fades And the sun scourges, Let me, my dear, be your shade If the sun refuses to shine And it all appears dark as night Let me, my dear

The white night

∞∞∞ Let's sit under the moonlight, In the freezing bright night. Let's sing a song of hope, Each line to help us cope. Let's tell a story about the stars, Magical words to heal our scars. Let's cast o

Mount of love

∞∞∞ A trip to a hill far away, Where clouds kiss my cheek with a great chill, Where bird's highest flight is close, The rising and the resting place of the sun, Where the stars encompass you at the cl

The Crossover

∞∞∞ The sun rose from His sleep And declares a new day, We enjoy the days as it goes by, Fun in it could make us forget about time, As darkness began to race 'ward us, We fear and are dismayed, Darkne

'Tis about our heart

Seeing isn't always believing And sight can't solve all mysteries; Ask the sons of Jacob about their journey. Faith goes deeper than sight, Those who were saved from wretched life, Those called in

∞∞∞ In the beginning, was our past, And our present was the future that's yet to come. Long live the morrow we look forward to; Not the one where we die and wither, Not the one where Limit has a meani

Teacher’s Day

Those who with much at stake With less of the world to take, To battle illiteracy and bring knowledge to light, The call was sent out, the chant was loud, Many who heard it could not the height mount,

Heed these Words

Our paramount issue; Our paramount issue is not that we face issues in this world, Nor ailments that come to us all, Nor the pain of losing loved ones, Nor the lack of better living or climatic rise a

Meet me by the River

The mystery hidden, now a reality, When sinners received undeserved mercy. A promise made from the origin Now fulfilled in a saviour king. Call upon the heavy-laden The Word of life, receive, Meet me

Hashtag Blessed

At the junction called Cross; Where I stood to count the cost, The weight of sin on my shoulder, Why should I bother? At the junction called Cross; An exchange was made- My sin by Christ paid, His dea

At the bottom of the deep, Where you can't have your keep, You lack a proud inn; even your sleep, And humility slips in. Down on your knees, Open your mouth in psalms and hymns, Repent at this moment-

Ihe- Light

The fire that burns within sets us apart from our kin. The flame feels hot But it soothes our souls. A gift we receive, not created by us, links us to a much greater light. As we begin to shine forth,

Who is worthy? Who can boast of perfection? You know the deal! It's real. Neither you nor I, can hide from this truth. We claim to know; we claim to see, We stand atop a glassy sea, With a blurred ref

A coin flipped through time, It landed, but hopes shattered, The unexpected, now the matter. Head or tail, a game of chance. Going through the agony of reality, Failings become normality, How unlucky

Finding Self

So, I took a turn, To follow the stately dos and don'ts I tried all I could, but failed, as I should. Perfection seems one step ahead. Almost, but never there. In a mixture of pain and fear, I walked

Conversion

I still narrate the story of how we met; The moment that captured my essence, My heart of stone turned to flesh. I recount the very minute; How I began with a little flirt, Thinking by my words; I sha

The way of Life

These are the ways we live; The way we love unconditionally, The way we share each other's burden, The way we pray in unity, The way we live by the spirit. Encouraged, even in weakness, The way of fai

Remind me of my sins; Known or unknown to me, Not so I can perish in guilt- But so my heart can rejoice in this; That you alone can redeem. Remind me of your grace; That saved me from the grave, Not a

The victory wrought on the cross is one [that is] finished and done, Fulfilled and completed by the Son, not for submission or review, But a sacrifice- confirmed and approved. A covenant, sealed and s

Your Life in Christ Alone Shall Last

When you think about the dead, The word they once said, The life they once lived, Whatever that may be, It’s all gone; they’re no more, like the passing of the wind. You are left to ponder; What’s lif

Chip! Chip! Chip! The chisel sings, Peeling off the scaly reem, breaking in and cutting deep. Chip! Chip! Chip! The chisel sings, Piece by piece, deep, There's pain and surely agony, Coming from every

Transformed

How long must we dwell "I'm a sinner," to tell? Though true it may be, The Spirit's fruit sets us free. As for those dead in Christ, In Him are forever alive, How, then, shall we have our breath Witho

A Prayer of Confession

Father, we come before you this morning, Not with pride as though we deserve anything, We come with humility to confess our sins Knowing with confidence that you, O Lord, are faithful. Our sins are ma

Mercy Undeserved

Bound by blood, Bound by love, Bound by grace; a call to praise. Not of flesh, that's mortal frail. Bound by the truth, through endless days. Beckoned; His arms opened wide, Come; His voice we hear, N

Only God Can Tell

I don't know what you feel, I have no clue what you see, Can you hear me? Or am I talking to the wind? How is it over there In the land of the dead? Compared to here Have you found rest? I often imagi

Epyllion of the Transporter

Another passenger is ready to cross the land of the living. Time works differently here, Yet, the train keeps moving, It stops and moves; stops, but moves, Picking passengers every second, Blasting it

My eyes are open to the goodness of creation; To the beauty declared from old, To the beauty still new, Though tarnished and marred By the sins and trespasses of man. Remains beautiful, even in groani

When the wave takes the sea for a dance, The beach gets a glimpse and takes a glance. She joins the shindig, only for a while. Her style - too calm for the tides to bear. To flow with the rising waves

Silence O Mortal

While He plans, the expanse He lays, From the beginning to the final days. He seeks not your help nor asks your view, His wisdom reigns—forever true. In power so vast, beyond your mind, The cosmic pla

The Word Revealed

The end began from the beginning Woven into the fabrics of creation. Our story may often miss the key, Truth remains—never misread. Prophecies of old, fulfilled as told. That the One with the Lord Is

The Preacher Calls

The struggle is real. The fight is sure Against flesh and blood Flesh and blood - Mine. The night is dark The darts are sharp Piercing cold grip of grim Dark forces of power and principalities. Stay s

Tempted to drift Tempted to wander Tempted to stray into the dark Anchored to life Anchored to Christ Anchored to the source of light Not by power Not by might Not by my own will or design Praise the

Sin will always be sin

Paint it red, blue, or white, Conceive it as you please in your mind, No matter how appealing its design, It will always be dark in and out side. Sin will always be sin Call it normal, call it fine, C

Turn To Him

Rebellion is a melting ice A pleasure that lasts only a while The dark days will come, Though sin appears fun and bright. If this course, a charted road we take, There is indeed a price to pay, The ca

Stretched and Threshed

The weight of sin too heavy a burden Abba - Father, save me, I can't hold it in. My bone breaks My heart aches How much more Can a man take? I am but flesh, Stretched and threshed Hold me, O LORD I ca

Mystery Revealed

The end began from the beginning; Not your usual story, Unity in the Trinity, Woven into the fabrics of creation. Our story may often miss the key, Truth remains—never misread. That God the Father is

Two Realms

The morning light gives way; Calling all, it's a new day. The voice of her scream, Brings the dead to life.

This is my hope after life; That Christ waits for me yonder Welcome faithful servant As I commune with Him forever.

Trash Leading to Treasure

The path is rough, heading to the top. Many have come and gone, They feel the same as I do. Travelling this wadi heading up the hill, The peak seems near; I will press on still.