With sight of the raging storm
Trepidation rising with every heartbeat
The burden getting heavier
The Journey steeper
But at the verge of giving up
I look to the hils
And behold the light of his glory
The bright assurance of his presence
The burden is not lifted
But I am given strength to carry on
His gentle voice assures me of his love
And I smile knowing there is a rest at the destination
The beginning was ugly
The Journey is rough
But the end will bring fulfilment
There is a rest
April 20, 2009 at 2:17 pm (1)
College Boy
February 16, 2009 at 12:45 pm (1)
I have successfully registered being a college boy. My inability to update has been as a result of my schedules.
School is extremely stressful and so damn hectic, my exam starts on wednesday.
Love from the Oracle
Fire Fire fire ………..
June 2, 2008 at 6:54 pm (Life)
From the title, you would know that there is reason to run. There are many things I’ve seen, some good and some bad but the sight from this morning’s tragic incident was disheartening.
It was about 1:30am on the morning of 2nd June, 2008 when Timothy stepped in and asked if we smelt smoke, I didn’t smell anything neither did any other person so we acted like he didn’t exist until 20 minutes later, it really was unbearable, it was obvious that something was burning up. Then Edu came in and told us that the supermarket across the road just opposite our building was on Fire.
We ran to the balcony to see flames ascending to the heavens, I would have compared this inferno to that of the World Trade Center but I was never there in New York, it was a gory sight the kind we see in movies.
Tim and I decided to go out for a closer look, we got down and there at the scene gathered people and the most surprising thing was that the Fire Service guys were there with their Truck. Now I’m not trying to sound negative or pessimistic but I never knew that the Fire service in Nigeria would respond to you if you called them at that time of the day.
Problem #1: There was no way to get water in, the doors and windows were tightly shut. Don’t know where the key was and for some minutes everyone stood helplessly watching goods worth millions burn inside the shop. Some guys broke open the back windows, then the fireman pumped water into the building. It kinda abated the fire.
Problem #2: All of a sudden the fireman said the water in the truck had been exhausted, now this was definitely not a good time for that. When he was told to go and get another truck, he said the fire service had one and only one truck. Now isn’t that something. People had to use buckets to fetch water from a nearby well. The fire finally went off at about 3:00am, I bet this was a day of horror for the owner of Tonson Supermarket.
Misfortune strikes at whoever is close to it, all the while I was asking God “Why”.
“God why would you let this happen” I don’t think the shop got burnt because the owner is a sinner or because he blasphemed against the Lord. Itz something we call a disaster which can happen to anyone. It was touching to see people give a helping hand.
It kinda made me appreciate the life we have, we grumble about a lot of things but there are people with far worse problems than ours. We quietly marched back to our place, feeling sorry for the fella that just recieved a deadly blow from life.
Just Like Asa would say “There is fire on the mountain”
Happy Married Life
May 30, 2008 at 6:30 pm (Personality)
Thatz what we all had to say to my Cousin Uloaku, who recently got married and has been registered as an “M R S”. I’m sure she’s elated.
It kinda got me thinking about when I’m going to get married, that’ll be a long time but I’m sure itz coming.
Her (Uloaku) Traditional wedding (Igba Nkwu) was held on the 24th of may 2008, the white wedding is tomorrow the 31st of may 2008. I wish the couple a happy married life. Lots of Joy, peace, Happiness and every good thing they would ever wish for.
I’m expecting a miracle from God, I kinda believe I’m gonna get some good news very soon. So I’m acting according to faith believing I already have it.
I’ve been the guy I’ve always been known for, nothing has changed only the fact that I’m growing older.
I hope we are all met at the point of our needs.
Love from the Oracle.
“Tagged” – Six (6) quirks
May 23, 2008 at 4:06 am (Personality)
I was tagged by Ollay, it was a calculated attempt by her to make me blog and I guess she succeeded.
First, I guess itz the rules.
– Link the person who tagged you
– Mention the rules in your blog
– Mention six (6) quirks of yours
– Tag six (6) bloggers by linking them
– Let each of the bloggers know they’ve been tagged
Okay, the moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here.
Ladies and Gentlemen, letz now hear the crazy things Oracle does.
1. I talk to myself: Now this is one crazy habit of mine, I actually speak to myself when I’m alone in a room. Ask myself questions and answer them. I’ve thought about it a thousand times but I don’t see whatz wrong with it, Once my friend was stepping into my room, he heard me talking and thought I was on the phone. When he stepped in and saw me, he had reason to believe that I was crazy.
2. Lost in thoughts: I’m always lost in wonderland, when I’m remembering an incident that occured earlier, I’m so deep in thought that i may not notice someone step in.
It has to do with remembering things, itz like I’m seeing a video in my mind and itz very clear, that kinda helps me with poetry, itz like I’m seeing what I’m writing about.
3. Daydreamer: I’m an incurable daydreamer. I’ve fantasized about being everything there is to be.
A thousand thoughts,
A thousand wishes.
About being some rich guy living in some massive house, about winning some big international award, being a superstar. I could go on forever, the list is endless.
4. “The other side”: I can say I’m a guy that believes there’s a possibility besides reality. Like seeing the other side of something that happened. Many a times my friends don’t like reporting things to me, coz I might end up not supporting them. A female friend of mine was once mad at me. She told me some guy pissed her off and refused to apologise.
I asked her. “what if he doesn’t know he did it”. Considering the evidence she provided, it was really obvious that the guy was wrong but I just seemed not to see things her way. There’s always that question. “What If”
5. Haircut: If there’s anything I hate to have, itz a haircut. My hair could actually be braided. Like most mothers, my mothers has been a thorn in my flesh. I just had one (Haircut) a few dayz ago coz I came back home. Itz the second time this year.
I can really go for a whole year.
Music: This is the obsession of my soul, my love. I think I’m addicted to music. I really can’t do without it. When I’m walking by, and there’s melody blazing from speakers somewhere, I won’t leave until I’m through with the music. Matter of fact, I’ve got my headphones on right now.
Well, I guess thatz it. Ollay should be satisfied now.
I tag Queen Ebong and Uzezi.
Behind the Curtain.
December 4, 2007 at 3:14 am (Personality)
Sometimes in Life, good things happen to us and we just have to rejoice, celebrate, have fun and do everything we possibly can to feel good about ourselves coz we’ve achieved something.
I had reason to be happy yesterday coz what happened to me was a miracle, but behind the celebration and happiness.
Sadness was lurking.
The good was like a forerunner for the bad because the bad only manifested itself after the miracle. Now I can only hope for another miracle to get out of the mud.
Just when i thought everything was ok, just when I felt fulfilled, Darkness showed its ugly face.
I’m still happy though, but I cannot help worrying about the next step I have to take to make my Life less stressful.
This is something I have fought to get for many years, now that I have it, it opened a door to problems for me.
Doom was just behind the curtain. It doesn’t seem like I have a lot of choices but I’ll hold on and believe God for another Miracle and probably fight to see the impossible become possible.
Peace.
30 days of Thankfulness – Day 24
November 24, 2007 at 2:58 am (1)
I was tagged by Olamild
If you’ve been tagged, try to present your Thanksgiving speech on the assigned day.
If you want to present it on November 25th, then your post will be titled. 30 days of thankfulness – day 25. do not backdate.
Try to tag other bloggers and let them know that they are being tagged.
Well, i guess I’m a part of the chain of 30 days of Thanksgiving.
I was tagged by Olamild
Like a dove she is mild
I’ve got dues to pay
I was confused, she showed me the way. lol.
I love to rhyme.
Okay here we go (This is freestyle, i don’t think you need to study or meditate to show God appreciation. Just say it)
I really don’t know how to start thanking you
Because you know everything I’m going through
Your power makes the earth tremble
Day and night, I’m in your temple
The birds sing sweet melody of praise
The blood in my veins is evidence of your Grace
I was designed to praise your name
My Life has never been the same
You’ve given me so much to be thankful for
Through my path of destiny, you are the door
Even when i think I want more
I’ve got more than i bargained for
I have only you to thank
A thousand tongues, not enough to thank you
Your works and wonders can never be repaid
You delivered me from the lethal claws of death
I cannot but dedicate my being to you.
I’ve search for the sweetest words
The finest poetry
To express my appreciation to you,
But none can truly express my innermost feelings
My true desire to love you like you’ve loved me
I just have to tell you somehow,
that i recognise your supremacy
I’m subject to your Sovereignty.
You are more than who we think you are
You are bigger than I ever imagined
Ever Loving, ever faithful father and friend
Your works are too wonderful to be ignored
Time would never be enough to describe you
Words can never really tell of your Greatness
But the little we can express and show our Love and appreciation to you, we would
You are higher than the highest mountain,
Deeper than the deepest ocean
I do not only thank you, but I praise you.
Your mighty acts cannot go unappreciated.
You are the creator of the universe
The maker of my soul
You are GOD.
You are most richly appreciated
“Dalu Chim” (Thank you God)
All I wanna say is thank you Lord.
ok, I guess that was a little long.
I guess it just flowed like a river.
I’m not sure of the bloggers that have been tagged.
I tag Queen Ebong, Solomonsydelle and In my head and around me
Don’t break the chain
Living my life
November 19, 2007 at 3:12 am (1)
I haven’t been here in a thousand years, been too lazy to update.
Not that i don’t have what to write about, but i think procrastination has had the better part of me lately.
Still striving violently to gain admission into a college.
In Nigeria, things like this are close to impossible.
These past experiences have taught me many lessons.
I still believe i want more from life, i get that feeling that I’ve gotta be some great guy, but don’t know how to go about it.
I know i’m gonna do a lot of things, but somehow i need to be in school. Coz sitting at home idly is something you sure don’t wanna experience.
Many things have happened, as usual I’ve taken a lot of exams and I’m yet to get some results.
Things have just happened.
I really wouldn’t say that I’ve been in charge of my life coz i just live as time, space, people and the world permits, itz like my life has been blown by the wind tossing me in different directions and instead of creating an opposing force, i just let the wind take me wherever it wishes. Thatz the kind of life I’ve had lately. The life that forces me to bend when my bones ache. I really don’t have the strenght to oppose anything right now and maybe thatz why i just flow.
I’m still hoping, praying and believing that my MIRACLE (thatz a big word) is on the way.
Got no choice but to live my life, probably stay outta trouble. I try.
Love from the Oracle.
The Beauties of the World
October 6, 2007 at 2:19 am (Life)
Daughters of Eve,
Beautiful, powerful yet so weak
Possessing an attractive force
Almost impossible to resist
Creatures of the feminine gender
Seeking Love with their hearts so tender
The formidable power of her eyes,
Her voice as sweet as the melody of the birds
They call to me.
Around them, you’re blessed with a kiss
Away, they’re the thing you miss
These beauties are everywhere
Shining their light upon men
Bringing Joy into saddened hearts
They’re readily available
Ever charming and wonderful
Ready to put a smile on your face
Showing affection in warm embrace
I wish I could have them all
because their presence creates a hunger for more
But its “One man, one wife”
That’s how it is in life.
So, I’ll find me a girl that’s right
With whom I can share my plight
It’s hard to find one girl in a million
She may be Nigerian, Ghanaian or Brazilian
Wherever she is,
She’s a beauty of divine nature.
Why
September 10, 2007 at 8:50 pm (Uncategorized)
Sometimes i ask myself, “Why do people commit suicide?
Why do people wanna hurt themselves?
Why do people feel there’s nothing more to enjoy in life?
There are so many “WHYs” that will be left unanswered.
Things that we can’t explain happen, misfortune strikes at will at the good and the bad.
People ask God Why. But they are fed with silence as though God is not listening or he doesn’t want to answer.
It is a question I still ask. This evening, i had reason to feel that itz not worth being good.
Since bad things will happen to you anyway, whether you’re good or bad.
I’m the kind of person that encourages people and make them believe that itz gonna be alright but right now; I feel itz not alright.
I’m nobody to tell God what to do, but I think he shouldn’t have allowed what happened to me this evening.
But i won’t ask him “Why”, i’ll just live my life and stop where it ends
