The Sound of Hope

i listen to the cheerful
sound of hope
in the broken world of shadows
as the rainbow lorikeet sings

your divine nectar
runs through my veins
feeding my dreams
on the glorious wings of hope

excitement stirs my body and soul into action
changing everything
as spring blossoms under the lustful
eyes of the wandering sun

i journey through the power of hope
morphing into blossom
i watch as you say the Word with glossy lips
whispering like the gentle wind under the rose petals

you are the fragrance of wonder
the charming dream that reigns over my heart
blessing my soul
with the precious gift of light



© Lawrence T. Udo-Ekpo

Seeing the Light

seeing the light
i swim in the blue waters
of the soul
as excitement runs
through my veins
i savour the knowledge
of your essence
in silence
capturing the moment
from the depth of truth
i fly like an eagle
on the luscious wings of wonder
i melt into the light divine
and flourish like the magic blossom
i paint
the mysterious world of words with gusto
kissing the divine syntax of life
with lips of fire
i see a new wave
of passion and creativity
a flash of inspiration
as the earth moves
i find the light of lights
in the tender face of hope
feeding
the hungry soul in the crack of dawn



© Lawrence T. Udo-Ekpo