SAGE DOME

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