Another Reason To Be Thankful

Lying helplessly in that hospital bed
is a fellow panting for air
though he pays dearly for an artificial one
He deeply yearns for intensive care


toiling behind bars is an innocent fellow
Convicted of a crime he never committed
restricted from the sunlight and freedom
living his days in waste and boredom


roaming the streets is that lonely child
in search of a friend and place to call home
hoping that life on her would be a bit more mild
and give her Love and Shelter with a dome


living in that admirable castle
is an extremely wealthy fellow
wanting for more than just a nestle
he craves for peace as he looks out his window


in a casket six feet beneath
lifelessly lies a fellow rid off breadth
once pregnant with fascinating dreams
but now terminated before birth


exclusively sited in this auditorium
are Royalties and dignitaries
descending from David's Throne
otherwise called the Root of Jesse


a generation saved with Amazing grace
and called into a rewarding race
approved to approach the throne of Grace
whenever in need to seek God's face


Let's now chant thankfully extravagant praise
that he may lengthen our days
and give us a wholesome raise
that we may in our generation set the pace.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Ink-U-Script Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 5:37 AM
This was nicely penned...an emotional write. You seemed to have captured the world around you...enjoyed
Omachi Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 2:55 AM
thankx Pace for ur compliments, really do appreciate it... smiles
Andresen Avatar
October 7, 2013 at 4:30 AM
- Oh... a lovely written poem, Ngozi. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Omachi Avatar
October 7, 2013 at 5:02 AM
Thank you a lot Anne, i do appreciate your visit...
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October 1, 2013 at 6:33 AM
Welcome sis. You did marvellously. Check me out when you can.
Omachi Avatar
October 2, 2013 at 2:50 AM
Thanks Micheal for visiting my page...I appreciate it...will check you up... Cheers!
Ekechukwu Avatar
September 30, 2013 at 9:08 PM
Well penned my dear,a nice work u did there.Welcome to poetry soup.u can check my works! Glad to have u on board
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October 1, 2013 at 5:21 AM
Thank you Ifeanyi for visiting my page... really do appreciate your compliments .. Will Check you up... Cheers! Happy INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Chineke Avatar
September 25, 2013 at 9:41 AM
Nice one dear. The Message was passed. U cud read some of myn too.
Omachi Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 2:55 AM
thanks Onyeka, alright, done that already.
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