A COLLECTION OF POEMS

January 2 2026

When the tidal waves of life sweep our feet ashore and its intricacies set us adrift, we are sometimes left with no choice but to wade in the pool of doubt.

When our carnal wisdom and past experiences take over, and the strange voices in our heads echo, may our faith in the Lord remain as steadfast as the mustard seed.

When we attempt to lean on our own understanding instead of His word, remind us, O Lord, that your plans are timely and infinitely greater than ours.

When faith knocks at the door while works stand peeking behind the window, may we welcome both with open arms, allowing uncertainty to creep out.

When certainty goes mute on us, we pray that the beams of light reflecting our faith never dim.

In all spheres of life, faith is the currency needed for nourishment, and works are the sustenance, synonymous with the branches of a tree reaching for the heavens.

Regardless of what life throws at us, our faith in Him will always lead us to seek His face. When certainty goes silent, we hope and pray our faith plays out melodiously, like the harp of David in an orchestra.

Scriptural references

1 Samuel 16:14-2

Matthew 5:14-15;17:20

Mark 11:24

LORD OF ALL    BY  EMMANUEL OSEGBOH

January 2 2026

Amid dust and turmoil

Across land and genre

In the maze of popular uncertainty

Lies still the confident small voice

Beneath tales and promises

Above the open secret understanding 

Of public deception and private delusion

Abides yet the absolute unchanging Word

In the midst of lack and plenty

In the face of greed and waste

Against the backcloth of a vast abundant realm

The liberal Giver is more than enough

For all the worthwhile distractions

In all our joys and dilemmas

Through our glories and shame

The patient Saviour craves our indulgence

He ne'er gives up

He keeps working He keeps arranging

For each of us to let Him...

Until the last moment and the gavel drops.

I STILL BELIEVE   BY EMMANUEL OSEGBOH

January 2 2026

I still believe

Let the dampers flood

And dampen the heat

We will rekindle the fire

Let the giants stand

In the way let them stand

Assay with fear to squeeze the life

I still believe

We will stone him with stones

Like David shoot him with words

That enter his very soul

To chase them out of here

All of them may contrive

And every noise connive

To make our works fall apart

We still believe

I will never give up

I will never take no

I will never say die

I still believe