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Dear fair maid from the east, Receive 'hi' from a dark male in the west. The day drags by slowly, While I lie still and lowly. I have fears and much unbelief, But the "Good Lord" calls for much belief. My great sin I have to reckon, But great grace steadily beckons. Help me O Lord I'm unstable, Keep me through times and stable. Forgive the much sins of my youth, Such evil spewed from my mouth. Whatever life betides I urge and pray,  Lemme not sway and stray. For my heart, keep low and humbly bow, To live and recognize your sovereign wow. I beg in Jesus name, Amen ~LEMUEL 26-11-2020

Remember how crazy you were *to love*,  You stayed up all night wishing for the stars, Cuddling and rolling through the sheets, Praying for an angel.  Now you know better; To love is to inflict yourself with needles. To pierce your skin and cry to the moon for relief. To love is to self destruct. Remember how intense you wished to love. To ride your clouds of vanity; Beauty finally got her Beast. He (Beast) will pull your tooth and kiss the pain away. He will invade your walls and steal your soul. Pity! Now you know better; To love is leave your doors open, To watch your heart follow a stranger. To love is a Risk. Don't awaken love when you ain't ready. H. Sophia Reflections  26-06-2020

Tatarus gate is opened, The grim reaper carrying a scythe lead his sheeps to the pen. Among the flock is a lone one, A lone sheep cut down in his prime, Such burst of energy drained out in a sec. On a path to save life, he lost his; What a dream turned sour. O grim reaper, dark shepherd of death, Why steal a dream and the dreamer? Visions high and lofty, Testimony yet to share. Why cut a beautiful story short? Good bye is hard to say to a voice still ringing in the mind. This pain would take a while to heal. But We know That All things Works Together  For Good. There is redemption  In Tatarus. Good Night  L'Sages 25-07-2020

She really doesn't know her man A scum with nothing to offer but pain It's funny how these things happen  She has shown him kindness, yet he seeks his gain A scum with nothing to offer but pain Has caught the unguarded heart of my friend She has shown him kindness, yet he seeks his gain I wish I could do much from my end ''Has caught the unguarded heart of my friend'' Were the words that kept piercing my mind I wish l could do much from my end She really doesn't know her man Sapphire 30-07-2020

Let us go back to our home town We are strangers on this island And its dwellers aren't hiding their frown Hope they don't sniff our lives out before we see Land We are strangers on this island We must take caution for ourselves So they don't sniff our lives out before we see land Hence, we may need to hide between the shelves We must take caution for ourselves Remain alert while on the run Hence, we may need to hide between the shelves Let us go back to our home town Sapphire 30-07-2020

Dear Joe, how are you? I am feeling so blue Cooking this word stew, But it's for a friend so true among a few. This year, we've survived the flu; Frankly grace came like a dew, Coz times were hard and our plans were skew. We'll spend the year's last days to brew. But through the hu and the phew, You added another lace to your shoe. Going forward my friend, have a new view. Paint your canvas and add a new hue. Always stay true; Pursue, subdue, and renew. Happy Birthday Sir Joe 13-11-2020 ~Lemuel

My God, my Father, day by day My heart would not choose to stay. For the wild it wills to stray, Please take my heart by force. For worldly pleasures, My poor soul treasures, My simple grace can't stand the pressures, Please take my heart by force. This life I live with so much crave, To will or not, my soul deprave, Cause me to behave,  Please take my heart by force. What sick world I'm born, Loved ones lost we daily mourn. To walk, I can't, I 'm already worn, Please talk my heart by force. Please keep your love in my heart, Your beauty paint; what precious art! The way I trod, O help me chart, Please take my heart by force. ~LEMUEL 03-12-2020

The demons within me are knocking, Petrified , I stand lone and I'm gawking. Scratching and clawing, my soul they call for dialogue; Sinless soul I pray resist the desire for such monologue. But pure desire swells for the prohibited; This feisty fire can't be inhibited. Stolen water is indeed sweet, Pleasure and passion would meet. In the end it fills the mouth like gravel, Guilt so large I cannot shovel. For grace, for grace I plead; Your mercy is all I need. ~Lemuel 28-11-2020

*THE WAIT* Crucify him! Crucify him! Was the shout of the angry crowd. A lot happened, death had its way. The long awaited had come true It was resurrection morning, Mary had come, the others too. The tomb was empty, they had seen. The long awaited had come true. Now they were all gathered upstairs. Tongues of fire appeared on them. They spoke differently and strangely, The long awaited had come true. Sapphire

In the midst of chaos and pain, When the others seek their own gain, Dear, be calm and just remember, Our love will remain forever. Everytime I think about you, I feel it in my heart so true. This choice to be one is clever. Our love will remain forever. The whole world awaits us, my love. Our story will showcase God's love. History will bear us ever, Our love will remain forever. Sapphire

Smile heartthrob of mine, Remember the shared sunsets, You are my sunset. H. Sophia

I love you dear Mom, Haiku won't let me pen more, Happy Mothers day. H. Sophia

Lone, walking and damp Lone, faithless and fagged out Lone, fearful and spent H. Sophia

Ain't a need to doubt I know it will work for good No worries, grace speaks loud H. Sophia

Good night dear princess, Greet the fairess, avoid the dwarfs Also kiss the Prince. Night! H. Sophia

This lonely sun sets; Enthralling and majestic, This Lonely sun sets. H. Sophia

Love must be proved, Tested in waters of time, Tried in a furnace H. Sophia

Damp and discouraged, yields to fate. Helpless and hopeless, coils in faith. Unyeilding, tries to start the race, Shaking and shivering calls to grace. Speak peace; poetry for my longings. Storms; music to help the nudgings. Winds; calmed down, leaving no trace, Shaking and shivering calls to grace. Surely, we'll see your faithfulness. We'll bask in your true righteousness. The enemies will cover their face. Shaking and shivering, calls to grace. H. Sophia

You have me, my love You have all of me I'm sure Keep no doubts at heart Sapphire

I didn't even talk, But she claimed to have heard much, How loud was my mute?🤔 Sapphire

Woah! He just spilled it, The regular dry love talks, Giving it no thoughts.😚 Sapphire

To my one true love, You bring all the joy I need. That is just enough. Sapphire

When I left you there, I did leave my heart with you. You were not alone. Sapphire

I say ''I love you'', 'Cause its faster to say than ''You're my breathe in space.'' Sapphire

Thought I was alone, Saw a girl in the mirror, Played same moves with her. Sapphire

May was the 1st day, We talked all through that same day, Love found us that day. Sapphire

I'm lost in the dark The echo I hear is mine Where is everyone? Sapphire

Red rose, white lilies Remind me of sweetest times You and I alone Sapphire

I promised to write a kyrielle, Finally, I bring your request, You have a corrected kyrielle, Heart scribbles, does deserve our best. We've asked for poems from everyone, What have you done to pass this test? My dear poet, lets bring it on, Heart scribbles, does deserve our best. I'll say my final words right now, Together, we can be the best. With pens swift; for poets of renown Heart scribbles, does deserve our best. Sapphire Heart scribbles is a community of fine poets. Check out our poems on https://scribblesheart.blogspot.com

We all thought it was a joke Then came the short two weeks break Now, I feel like i've stayed years The lockdown is choking me All my plans are now on hold, All my dreams seem distant right now, I thought I held tight to them The lockdown is choking me I've got to face it head on, This time is part of my life, And should be redeemed; But still, The lockdown is choking me Sapphire

We talked yesterday And now you're no more with us You are remembered Sapphire

I was not prepared, But you left so soon Vera. We all will miss you. Sapphire

Everyone emplores her to believe and be brave. And there she is trying to be brave, Before her obvious weakness. Its freaky funny how these things play out. The sunset seems to be her best bet; She had stored some memories with her. The night now mocks mercilessly, Who would she worry now? Maybe she should show her cowardice, And own up to these emotions. Or should she rather store her tears, till he can wipe them off her face? Sapphire

My heart sinks; shaking and shivering, With this emptiness and endless waiting, Vacillating and vibrating with discordant vibes. Your absence just heightens desire. My lips mutters prayers; with pantings as my feet paces, You seem silent, shrouded and scarce. This silence is deafening and depressing, This absence heigthens desire. Stop playing hard to get, Don't refuse; don't reject my gravity. Please come quickly, quitening my quaking nerves. This absence really heigthens desire. I am waiting. H.Sophia wrote 29-05-2020

We live, we die Our breathe, not far from ceasing Life itself, a race To destinations known Though denied by many We wish, we really wish It all turns out fine When at the bridge, Our closed eyes cross over. But wishes unfortunately, Have their own wishes The men we see, Treasured by their maker, Yet unaware of his loving thoughts Roam all through their existence, Leaving him sad and heart bled The men we don't know about, Comforters of the bled, Have sold their existence The roamers, to save We live, we die, Time is a mirage, We do all we can, To rest perfectly at last. Sapphire

He had the highest votes: Stephen was his name. Full of the Spirit and the word, The tables he diligently served. The unction could hide no longer, As before the Law keepers, He proved he should be the first martyr. The stones came; from this mob of ignorant young men Led by Saul, soon to be Paul. A Pharisee turned apostle, Young man now zealous for the right cause, This was Paul now. But the guilt of the past deeds now stood He had become what he once despised. He had killed an innocent man and others his kind. Well, actions done were irreversible. And right now, all that mattered was that Grace had saved and was going to keep. Right now, it was about FORGETTING ALL THAT WAS BEHIND AND PRESSING FORWARD (Phil. 3:13) Sapphire

Wail O daugther of Lot, Covered in ashes and sack cloth, Wail! Wail for the seed of thy incest, Wail for the son of strong wine, Wail for the blood line of Abraham's Nephew. Proud and boisterous, he lived; East of Jordan, he dwelt, Yet known for his limestone hills with rivers such as the Dimon. At her height, Moab had its splendour. At her depth, Moab is history. Write an epitaph for Moab; Aggressors and belligerent towards Israel; Yet Moses died in her mountains, Yet Lot ate at Abram's table. Persia took no pity. Empty and silent, Moab is gone. Ancient city of pride, caves under the wrath of Jah. Pretties and Strongies, silenced in darkness. History a story, tells the tales of Moab. End of Story! Ditto! H.Sophia 04-05-2020

Its important we know the truth Whether or not we accept it We run across this sphere Having influence in our sphere Little thought for co-runners Even the new comers As we enroll, we see foot tracks Possibly, runners who have gone through Who were they? Was the race for a day? Or, infinity? I ask with scrutiny I hope I'm able to run lawfully I look straight fully Then we kick off Hope co-runners have not tripped off Least of my thought though I look forward to the trophy I hope there's one I really hope there's one Just then, sounds were heard no more Wasn't quite sure Co-runners were supposed to be behind Their footsteps were a band Where am I? Any body here? Thoughts of the imaginary trophy, But then fear became stronger Then I observed, No foot prints on the track I found I moved backwards A step a time ''Hey Mr.!'', I'm glad I found you The others await you Just few steps away And we'll find them o

*WASTED* Sing a song to my scars, Please tell the drummer to strike the spot of my pain. Replay the scenes of my failures, Sing the dirge and write the epitaph, I really can't live. Don't hide the truth, My condemnation yet in my mother's womb, My self atonement impossible, My freedom tied to a wood. Sentenced and serving, there is no end in sight. Imprisoned yet self rigtheous, Self justification, bland soliloquy, Making an empty case to the universe, Living in my delusion, Courting with death. Truth knocks - Tap, tap, tap, Understanding dawns like the day, Reality tries to speak, then stammmers; Pause... Then it blunts, Who can deliver me from this body of death? H.Sophia wrote 12-02-2020

*THE MIXTURE* One day with so much and a spill over Gender getting its share on emotions Activities of the day not helping either Thoughts of what lies ahead, let's not go there Nine becomes six from another view Hidden spectacles ready, actions to view No intentions to hurt, But how then can we know the extent we can let go Likes repel, opposites attract An irony so true No one has it all Complementing is the goal Solitary is the synonym for incomplete Complement is a mixture of two solitaries Expectations play their own ''bad belle'' role But not to worry, Patience and understanding will lead Grace will suffice Our mixture we'll get Sapphire 17-02-2020

*LAW* Everything was beautiful at first Until the first law ''Eat of every tree, *except*'' Man fell obviously Who's to blame? Man, serpent or Lawmaker Plan B kicked off God worked with men; men walked with God Generations passed by Promise fulfilled at last Egypt gone for good Wilderness, the training ground ''These people can't behave'' thought God and his meek Idea! They probably don't know how to. Law again ''Do not'', ''Avoid this'', ''Eat that'' Happily they received it Sadly, they fell short severally What's wrong? Law is Always attracting a break But there's a solution, just one The vertical wood with its horizontal part Measureless sacrifice paid Now I no longer live The lamb does and that, through me As you already know On my own, I really can't behave.   Sapphire 19-02-2020

Because its holiday I'll give me some break I'll take time to pray I'll sing some more Because its holiday I'll take some thoughts Hoping to breakthrough In finding my hidden answers Because its holiday I'll read the available Go beyond the lines And find reality Because its holiday I'll take a glance At the morrow And a block or two Because its holiday I get that chance To seek you out Better than before Because Sapphire is on a holiday.... Life has just begun to see the better me Sapphire 10:37am 26-03-2020

Alarm rings Sudden wake Flash of thoughts Racing heart Wide opened eyes Shaky hands, sweaty too Which is the problem? The thought or its effects I need to clear my head. What does the morrow hold? I would have known If above this realm I was I know of someone above Above this realm; thus limitless Maybe I should reach out I beseech thee High one  You knew me before I became, this I was told You must know the morrow too Teach me to trust Calmness No more thoughts Heart at rest Day starts finally Sapphire 16-02-2020

Come let's reason together. What's the plea? What's the situation? What ails you? Come let's reason together. Be plain with me; I'm all ears. I'm aware of your aches, But I want to hear you talk to me. Come let's reason together. I've made lots of promises and still do. Which do you want to remind me of? I can't deny my words, you should know that. Come now my beloved. It's important to me that you know; that all I have belongs to you. It's more important that you know how to get them from me. (ISAIAH 1:18) Sapphire

From the dawn to the dark, the fullness of your mercy rules. The grace you've given waves its hands in praise, as it welcomes the lost back home. The water drops from the damp leaves, stirs the calm stream, the way your Spirit stirs our hearts in worship. Sweet smelling savours, rising from the dwellings of your people are your favourite. O! how you delight in man more than angels. As the day draws to a close, I recount the every step you took with me and every word you said to me. All I can say is ''LORD, YOU MADE MY DAY'' Sapphire

I was in a pit when you picked me up. In the darkness, I sought help but found none. Just then, your love found me. You set me on a track, With your foot prints pointing me to you. Surely I won't miss my way. 'Cause you lead me. You put your word in my heart. And speak your mind  through my mouth. You assure me of a better day. Your peace is my strength. I've told you all i had done, But you delight in this fresh start. Its been an amazing ride, As we share our burdens together. You're my best friend. (ISAIAH 43:1) Sapphire

The last of eight able - bodied men, A ruddy young man, Who in years to come Would be described as A man after God's heart, Left the house as usual. Happily, he sang As he led his father's flock For their nourishment. Now settled, He took out His harp And kept himself busy, While they grazed. Mer-Mer, was the cry of  a lamb Caught by a bear. The predator ran ahead And this hero followed it. Yea, yesterday, He had just killed a lion. Long story short, The bear is down too. The scattered flock Had reassembled. They really had a shepherd. As they returned home, Reflections gave way to a Psalm, ''THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD'' Sapphire

Job was his name. ''Perfect'' was the word For this noble and God-fearing man, Who had everything, He ever needed. He was very popular In the 3rd heavens, 'Cause the King couldn't help But tell the host about him. Just then, The common enemy, Came around. And happily left with an assignment, To steal, destroy but not kill. Patience gave way to endurance, Tears and words of agony sufficed. But it was clear, God was Job's choice. In His tenderness, The King reached out, And with His eyes full of pity, He spoke And the old gave way for the new. Job was his name. (JAMES 5:11) Sapphire

Ever felt frustrated, When you couldn't connect Your now and tommorrow? Ever felt bloated, With uncertainties, And many questions in your heart? Its not out of place, I tell you. You're just being human. Proving the more, How limited you are. Next time you feel that way, And your thoughts get hooked, Not able to go back or forth, Remember someone knows past Those thoughts of yours. Its Jesus ofcourse. But i tell you, You don't need to wait to get hooked. When you remember those uncertainties, Don't analyse them, Tell it to Jesus, And hear what he has to say. Sapphire

There's the deer,  Panting ! In desperate search of water. The sun's at the center of the sky, And the shades are sparse. Which is worse? There's  water, At a corner, It moves towards it and, Voom! Its gulping like never before. Life has returned. This can keep him for the next journey. Here's you, In a state of dilema, With your strength failing, And every wall crumbling before you! Your soul seeks comfort. Here's the inference, More water is taken in thirst! Its an avenue to slow down And turn to God wholly. Gulp all the fullness you can And be strengthened for the ride! Sapphire

Grace was a whole new transition, From fear to faith, From a compulsory worship, To a love-driven one. From death to life in the spirit. From fetters of law to freedom in Christ. Grace had its arms stretched out, Like a father to his toddler. Giving free access rather than a thick veil Grace points to righteousness, One gained by belief and not work Grace finds the sinner. It keeps him, It leads him through the narrow road, And will finally open the pearly gates to him. Sapphire

Can we say He's unjust? After the first man was made so comfortable But traded his home, For wandering and toiling? Can we say He's unjust? When  He drove man From eating the eternal fruit, Cause man would have dwelt Immortally, in sin and sorrow? Can we say He's unjust? That He sort several ways To bring us to himself? Even the prophets had the tidings On their lips And the people waited earnestly for the promise. Can we say He's unjust? That after he had come, The people still expected another? Yet, His life was lost on a tree, For the sake of an undeserved love? Can we say He's unjust, After he had gone through all, All that had befallen man, And has become that high priest Calling us into His rest? Yet, our yokes we still carry (Matt.11:28-30) Sapphire

It was spoken, It was received, It yielded the expected results We learnt it was a person The word ''Let us'', Proved this person was there at the begining. Nothing was made without Him But He proceeded from the father Who means all he says. And what he says, Is exactly this person Word made flesh. The Father lifted this word, Above whatever we call Him Because situations and victories Gave Him those names But His word is unconditional It has proven itself to be reliable We've been told severally, That if we must triumph Over the darkness of this world, We need knowledge, The Knowledge of the WORD. Sapphire

It was execution day, Silence filled the prison room. The rough - looking guards arrived As they mumbled all sorts of curses ''You thief, when you get to your grave, steal more'' Fear captured the young convict, As he marched in chains to the tree ''I thought we were two'' ''This third man doesn't look like us'' He thought to himself ''But He seems to be the most persecuted'' Now they were on the tree, Facing the mocking crowd. As they waited for death's arrival, Just then, A dialouge ensued. He rebuked his partner, Who hurt the Saviour with his words and unbelief ''Lord'', He said afterwards ''I want to be with you, when we leave this realm'' In a moment, An eternal destiny Turned around entirely. It was a Prison to Paradise transition Meanwhile, his partner had missed paradise From the saviour's side. Sapphire

Zinny That's what I call her Dark and comely lady. Everything welcoming, Right from the first day The mind within, Is a boiling pot with a billion potentials If you talk about imaginations That's her language Peace and quiet Remains her choice atmosphere A friendly smile will always spring out Even in the face of uncertainty If you love Zinny,  give her gists Zinny is lovely, Zinny is grace Zinny is obsessed with God Zinny is everything a mother Zinny loves to do shakara Sapphire

Words, Then statements. Lines of promises, Paragraphs of precepts, Books of biographies, Of the faithful and the fallen Displays of wrath, And those of love. Step by step detail, On prosperity, of the soul and health The fall of the first man, And the victory of his 2nd The slaughter of beasts, And of the woman's seed. The stripes of the martyrs,  Imprisonments and deliverances. The water turned wine And the new tongues after an encounter The prophetic utterances And their fulfillments The army from lifeless bones. The rewards, The coming of the King... Sapphire

Hey! Today as always, I write my love letter To the Ancient of days Because: The dawning sky, The bold star, The lunar moon, The spring flower, The  sunset, A child's giggle And  all my favourites,  Continually speak Of His beauty Sapphire

Words, Then statements. Lines of promises, Paragraphs of precepts, Books of biographies, Of the faithful and the fallen Displays of wrath, And those of love. Step by step detail, On prosperity, of the soul and health The fall of the first man, And the victory of his 2nd The slaughter of beasts, And of the woman's seed. The stripes of the martyrs,  Imprisonments and deliverances. The water turned wine And the new tongues after an encounter The prophetic utterances And their fulfillments The army from lifeless bones. The rewards, The coming of the King... Sapphire

I just want you to know, This was my best moment today. I had left my fears and doubts So i could pick up my handset I just want you to know, I'm glad I can say anything to you, And  even alter your plans, And still hear your rich laughter I just want you to know, That I've discovered something For the first time in my life, The strength of a frienship cord. I just want you to know, In this Five minutes call, I felt like we we're in space, I hope we could always feel this ftee Sapphire

Promises, Heart wishes to be kept, But to another. Trust, The gift for a few, Anchor in the midst of doubts. Commitment, Goes beyond an agreement Its a covennant Depths, Heart yearmings, No one can farthom Friendship, A walk of adventure, To find promises, trust ,commitment and depths Sapphire

Dear Paraclete, Say those soothing words again To my soul I need all the insight i can get Blow into my mind All the peace it needs As you've always done Please, guide me Sapphire

You know,  The best way to live Is to live by the  golden rule ''Love God and then your neighbor But until you learn to, you can't. Love is received, Then its learnt and practiced Because,its the opposite of the human nature to love As God shows us love We are to gladly receive it. Next, we watch his daily acts of love, We search the scriptures for past love displays, And we see that love isn't an abstract concept But a personality that received its name As we get enlightened, We strengthen this knowledge by reciprocating, First to He who has taught us And then, to those we claim don't deserve it  Loving you neighbor, Is another sweet one With this straightforward hint ''Just the way you like it, treat this person same.'' Do remember to keep your mind in check; As you put on a balance, what you deserve and how much love God keeps releasing your way. Just so you don't think you've given so much Barrister Paul

When "x" laughs with you, but hates you in the heart. When "y" says 'I love you', but plots your death. When "z" blesses you, but curses you under its breath. Betrayal;  a king feeds a man and feeds his wife. She sends a note "I am pregnant", Then he calls the man to a treat and takes his life. Betrayal; to say what you don't mean. To tell a lie and fake an emotion. To kiss the Lord and sell him for some silver. Who to trust then? Where to run then? Even you Brutus? Betrayal, a painful stab. Hagia Sophia

''Who  would believe this?'' Was the cry of a wondering  heart. Times ago, Long before the miracle of the world's best gift Nothing was attractive about him, So we were told But every encounter left sweetness in the lives of all concerned Who was this man exactly? The questions from the So - called law keepers, received answers that keeps us in awe. The desperate blind man, Oh! blessed was he, the saviour was the first thing he ever saw What joy the young man felt, After the dark agent had left him, Who would have known freedom was possible The scars from those tomb stones were a memorial. How sweet it was, Being the first to behold the saviour, He was yet to go to the father, remember, But, her sobs were irresistable. Compassionate saviour A group of young men, Nicknamed ''The twelve'' were not left out As they settled the cases of the widows and appointed men over the church welfare They would have recalled how their 

You see, We all have cravings. For things we can see And those imagined We all have that void, That remains unfilled Despite all we stuff ourselves up with We all have that wish One we think will never come true But, We hold on to them Just as long as we're alive We have that place We want to be at Right now, and for a long time But its fictional We are that life That is incomplete Without love A love that saturates us The one that only the maker can give ...my loud thoughts Sapphire

SWEET HOLY SPIRIT AND THE MADE MAN The story of an ordinary man Who acquired might The source, a treasure of heavens One likened to the winds With unknown begining and destination Upon entrance A different man emerged It was an obvious change Everyone knew it But it was indescribable Nothing is inaccssible to this man Because, the treasure within  searches all things And merges his desires With the Father's WILL This treasure is a confidant Mystery unveiler, Gist partner, Teacher, Comforter Strengthener. All things are at the man's disposal  Imaginations, And Ideas unborn This treasure he's got is one fortune, Incomparable The miraculous has happened An extraordinary man Has been made. This can be your story. (EPH.3;20) Sapphire

THE BATTLE Believe in the Lord And be firm. For His prophets, Their words are true Let your heart grip them He has told us severally That peace is ours Because the battle before us, he will fight If we are truly His Fierce is this very battle But victory is sure When we shift places And Allow Him to be our captain He will arise And the enemies will take cover He will roar And swiftly they will scatter. Sapphire

HOPE IN THE DARK In this strange land, One without water, Arid winds are whistling, And dried leaves carpet the cracked ground The trees have lost their coverings. Looking up, I see the naked sky The clouds must have been tired of this scenery, Hence they moved There's no smiling sun too I smell gloom around All creature seeking comfort, From nowhere in particular. The earth even seems to be at a standstill, But a touch of the King's finger, Can bring about a fierce spin Darkness may seem to triumph, But we see Him, Who dwells in excellent light! As we behold this light, We are strengthened And we will overcome Surely, we will. Sapphire

TODAY'S A GIFT The gift of each day, Proves beyond reasonable doubt That you're not done with us yet, Maker of the ends of the earth. The dawning reminds us of your sweetness And the chirping birds, the constant praises you receive How I love your name, Excellent greatness Its so powerful yet it gladdens the heart Eternity is too small for your reign O great one Its really not enough to give you the praises befitting you Sapphire

MORNING DEW! Early in the morning, I'll join all creation To testify of your grace. You exist in timeless space Thou mighty one. Your robe is soaked in mercy, And your fragrance is of love; So strong to attract our wonder. All night you watched me Without a blink. Your presence so tender, I could feel it in my dreams Its our walk forever, Here and after. May I never wander From your fragrance, Till i behold your beauty face to face. Sapphire