Chronicles of a Journeyman

My Thoughts on Life and Faith: in poetry and in prose

Changing Homes

This is not my home. This is the first reaction I had when I got there. There is that instinctive feeling of recognition that comes into one’s mind – recognition of your own turf when you find it, and of a strange place when you get there. The strange place may even be where you […]

October 29, 2012
Trailed by Love

I’ve been trailed by the love That comes from above He has been on the move Always trying to prove That his love for me Is more than I see Thank you Father, for your love

October 29, 2012
A Race Against Time

Slowly he trudged, his journey lay ahead Bleakly he looked, hoping to see the end Armory at hand, his frail soul to defend Pains around his body, aching in his head His fragile soul was famished, looking for a sign All his strength focused, on finishing the journey He had nothing left; he’d spent […]

October 29, 2012
Love Comes Softly

Love comes softly, like a gentle breeze at dusk Hate kills quickly, like an elephant’s tusk Fear creeps slowly, like a snake upon its prey Faith goes boldly, not afraid to work and pray Toyin Taiwo © 2012

October 29, 2012
A Christmas to Remember

When I was thirteen, an event took place that forever altered my understanding of the purpose of Christmas. It was on the morning of Christmas day. We had prepared to go to church, all dressed fine and ready to show off to everyone how gorgeous we were looking. We had just finished a sumptuous meal […]

October 22, 2012
Where did it go?

Where did it go? The sunshine you brought my way Where did it go? Your lovely smile that lit each day Daily I wait to see it again The power that turns darkness away Where did it go? Toyin Taiwo © 2012

October 22, 2012
Manna (or Manner) Lessons

So the children of Israel started murmuring against Moses again. This time it wasn’t the Red Sea that hemmed them in, with Pharaoh on the other side. Neither was it thirst that parched their throats, with the bitter waters of Marah staring at them. It was hunger that inspired their cries. Sounds legitimate, huh? But […]

October 22, 2012
The Martyr

Why did you do it? Why did you deny him? You said you knew him not, yet he sprung out of you You said he was a stranger, although he bore your mark You even called him alien, while he still bore your name You turned away from him, though he clung to you still […]

October 22, 2012
The Coming Wrath

The wrath of God is soon to be revealed. God, in an act of justice and righteousness, will unleash his wrath upon the nations of the earth for the evil and wickedness that has filled the surface of the earth. Just as in the days of Noah when God destroyed all the earth with water, […]

October 22, 2012
Welcome to my world!

So I figured I’d have to start getting out the thoughts and ideas that constantly crowd my mind, and this is the result. I hope you have a nice time looking around. Once again, you are welcome!

October 2, 2012