LOOKING FOR A SONG

The heart is looking for a song to sing

A song not of regrets for a heart that's broken

A song not of forgotten promises made

A song not of death and mourning

A song not of betrayal and distrust

A song not of anguish and pain

But a song from a heart that's thankful and joyful

A song of victory for the oppressed

A song of the sea calm and blue

A song of the wind subtle and meek

A song of appreciation of the morning dew

A song which the heart every day is made anew

A song of God's presence in a heart bound to succeed

A song of breakthrough for a man whose hope's once denuded

And a song for a heart restored with an eternal smile

© Akan Udofia E. 2014

I DON'T

I don't know how to say I love you

For I keep breaking my promises

I asked myself a thousand reasons

But couldn't find the right answer why

I couldn't leave in a world without you, for a part of me will die

The clouds can't fill up the feelings I have for you

Without you the world anymore wouldn't be beautiful

A touch of you is spilled on every portion in my heart

I could feel my heart burning eternity for you inside

The roses you planted in my heart will always remain blue

If for a reason we live in a world without light

Your smile will light up my whole feelings inside

Like a stream my emotions can never run dry

I can never love anyone else as close to how much I love you

It doesn't matter how much I try not to, I will still be in love with you

I wish I can turn the hand of time right now

Kiss your lips till the flowers in my heart run wide

I can never make up for the joy you filled in my life

I can never love you back equally for your love is divine

But carve in my heart your name so you'll forever stay in my life

© Akan Udofia E.

DEAR GOD

I come to you as the weaker version of me

For long my heart has been fragile

It couldn't hold on to your words

You watch over me through the clouds everyday

Your blessings I see as many as the stars each day

When life was hard, you wiped away the tears when I am sad

I am sorry I didn't believe and trust in my life your will

I got carried away by the lust of an unjust world

I was looking for a crown to cover my shortcomings

Please, help me Lord to overcome my fears

Give me courage to confront the challenges of life

Water the seeds you planted in me and cause them to grow

Use me as a vessel to uplift the broken hearten

Because of you my joy is always rising

I am grateful you loved me despite the imperfection in me

I will give everything I've got to your glory

Thank you for bringing out the best in me

© Akan Udofia E.