The Treasure of My Solitude

Solitude is colored dark by many men,

But my spirit shines in those dark moments

That sparkle with my choice of God’s praise;

The essence of my joy, my stay of peace

Bedecks me in garments that eradicate my tears

And delightfully sheds my fears.

In my solitude, I have beheld Your beauty

In the glimmer of sunrise, the radiance of sunset

The glistening drops of dew on green foliage

And the flight of rain drops in the sun,

Even the rainbow blushes at my quiet gaze;

My gaze of wonder; am amazed as I ponder.

In my solitude, I hear the fish rejoice in muted voices

And the trees clap their hands in green ovation

Every creature drawing from You their soul’s satisfaction;

I am your sheep and Your voice is best heard in my silence,

My weakness reveals Your strength, in patience I wait,

Alone in obedience my heart is all ears…

©Uche (2009)

“Happy new year and happy new you!”

Hey you, wake up to a brand new day,

New mercies are here,

Happy new year and happy new you!

Rise up, rise up and shake off

The yesteryears’ dust,

Happy new year and happy new you!

Do you hear the new sound of hope

Thumpin’ at your soul’s door?

Happy new year and happy new you!

Strengthen weak hands and feeble knees;

And march into new boundaries,

Happy new year and happy new you!

On the threshold of a new age

Recognize you’re the essence of heaven here and say:

Happy new year and happy new you!

Happy new year and happy new you

Means in all you do stay joyful and true!

©Uche (2009)

“Omolola”

Omolola is the angel I love to hold in my arms.

More like a virtuous sprite she stays her man.

Oh, how selfless is her array of excellence.

Loves to live by serving that herself be sustained.

Overall, she’s anchored in life by a love unrestrained.

Let me secretly watch you dance in style and grace;

An angel whose wisdom is one of her best charms.

©Uche (2009)

Happy 5th Wedding Anniversary!!!

As I sit here musing underneath the night sky,

Watching sea water splash to make beach sand shine.

I'm reminded of the beautiful flashes of your smile;

Just before we got married and you became my bride.

You became my sweetest experience, my treasure, my pride.

Who else but you could have matched me on this old lover's venture?

Just you and me rollin' on life's train of adventures...

Dum ditty ditty dum, my heart is a song of love for us to tango

And words may demean the very beats of my heart's drum,

Pounding eternally and watching your heart respond:

It's our 5th Anniversary love ballad,

So dance on like my private ballerina....

Let me secretly watch you dance to our life's tunes;

Let me be happy in your joy too;

As we remain thankful to the Lord's hands

Who forever strums the beautiful melodies we both enjoy

On our life's eternal dance:

We rejoice!

Happy Anniversary my Boo!

©Uche (2009)

"Wings of God's Love"

On the touch of His beautiful hands I rose...

When my journey began with one feeble step of faith,

And all my weaknesses gazed at me with those beady eyes.

On the wings of His beautiful love I leapt...

Even when tens of thousands draw up against me like sand,

I shall not fear for the Lord sustains me with His hands.

On the wings of His beautiful light I fly...

Let the light of your face upon me shine,

And fill my heart with joy like new wine.

On the wings of His beautiful night I'm kept...

Knowing the king of peace dwells within my heart,

Dispels my fears and shields me from enemy darts.

On the wings of His glorious victory I soar...

©Uche (2009)

"God's Wisdom and the Jolly Good Folly of Man"

Lord, You are mighty in every nation!

Let Your manifold wisdom unfold in every generation.

In the quietness of my spirit,

I sense Your loving delight in the children of men

Such divinity in the midst of mere humanity - You amaze me!

You reveal Your majesty in the works of Your hands.

Your sovereignty is in the heavens and on the earth - yet,

You are not afraid to live in the hearts of the little men who killed You;

For little did they know that Your love is Your greatest strength

Which manifests in our weakest weaknesses.

And You seek to show Your wisdom in the worldly foolishness of men;

That they who are wise in their own eyes may see their own jolly good folly!

Oh, that the hearts of men shall be lifted up to You alone,

And let all creation testify that the LORD God Almighty is one,

Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, Your blessed son!

©Uche