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hope

The Weightless Gift~ Azwi-Hilton

Weightless Gift nu Azwi-Hilton

Upon an ovoid hill, the still silence broke,
Where love once hung beneath the oak,
Not for applause, nor pride, nor fame,
But for the lost, He bore the flame.

No crown of gold, but spiky thorns instead.
No royal robe, but raw wounds that bled.
The hands that shaped the stars…

The Awakened~ By Oluwa Gbemisola

The Awakened: A Call To Those Who Resonate

Was it a crime that we chose the godly route?

Was it a crime that we decided to learn the godly way?

Was it a crime we submitted to spiritual authority?

Was it a crime we were willing to learn?

 

There were numerous alternatives. Yet, we…

Between Village and City Life~ By Joy

My name is Joy. I am a Nigerian woman, the second of five children. My family lived in the city and came from a lower-class. While my parents and siblings stayed in the city, I was raised by my grandmother in the village.

Growing up in the village, life was…

I Will~ By Lucy

If I knew today was the end of the world,
I wouldn’t have woken up.
I wouldn’t have forgotten to make my bed,
I wouldn’t have rushed out without kneeling to pray.
Instead, I scrolled on my phone till past eight,
I envied those I did not personally know.

If I knew the world was…

Facing Fears~ By Grace Banda

Akira was a young girl who grew up in a poor neighborhood. Her childhood was marked by violence, abuse, and neglect. Her parents were addicted to drugs, often engaging in violent fights.

Akira recalled the sound of her parents’ screams, the smell of smoke and alcohol, and the overwhelming feeling…

All I Ever Wanted : To Be Seen~ By Mpundu Merci

Sometimes I wonder why it always has to be me,
The one who is left behind,
The odd one out,
The one making jokes that nobody laughs at,
Never anyone’s cup of tea.

I mean, you wouldn’t understand,
Since my face hides it so well.
You won’t see what’s behind this beautiful smile,
Or beneath this extroverted…

Holding On To Hope ~ By Lorna Musonda

Why does it seem,
like nothing will work out?

It feels like,
all hope is lost.
Why do I feel,
indecisive?

I struggle to do things,
that make me happy.
It seems like,
I haven’t found my personality yet.

No matter how hard,
I try to trust God,
I feel like giving up.
I struggle,
to trust God consistently.

I feel like,
I can never…

Dear Youth~ By Lorna Musonda

Dear youth,
remember you shine.

Celebrated and embraced,
just for being you,
divine.

A little kindness,
goes a long way.

Making the world brighter,
starting today.

Embrace your capabilities,
your unique flair.

Be yourself,
with or without others there.

Find your voice,
make a difference too.

In a world of challenges,
inspire others anew.

Share your stories,
spread hope and light.

Dear youth,
may your spirit take flight.

By Lorna…

Yes To Love Again~ By Faith Ojochogwu Mathins

Curled up on the floor,
At the corner of my room feeling sour.
Few nights I cried myself to sleep,
Yesterday was day four.

Cascade of emotions and thoughts,
Nostalgia and regret taking the fore.
What should I have done differently?
For this, I have fought with my thoughts.

I’m so angry – sad and angry at…