On December 14th 1990
Her joy was full, so pure and mighty
The baby kicked into the air with reckless abandon
Crying and sniffing with rhymes in random
What was the reason for such innocent cry?
I can’t really tell but I can try
The doctor said it was the new environment he punctured through
I do not see this explanation to be entirely true

The baby was simply scared of a cruel world
For then his innocent heart had not met the word
Growing up was a world of fun
Sitting, crawling, then walking and begins to run
Lacking any sense of responsibility
but totally trusting in mum’s ability
Often fund of playful dad
That fellow that always made me oblivious of the word “sad”

Straying progressively away from my creator
And enjoying the ride in sin’s elevator
Just towards the yuletide of 2004
I became born again and in the path of destiny I commended my tour
I had to break-out from my dubious gang of six
Oh! Finally, my Saviour gave me a welcome kiss
All my sins and guilt were gone
And pardon from the cross cancelled all I had done

Suddenly the little baby of yesteryears
Grows to search out the meaning of all his fears
And thus to give an explanation for his existence
This quest was crystallized in the Lord’s presence
Until the Lord dissolved it in His infinite wisdom
Now I know why I’m in this glorious kingdom
To the world and all is lust I say a determined goodbye
Until I get to that golden street that money can’t buy

I’m 22 today still under the Lord’s canopy
Only to gaze at my wasted years as an abandoned jalopy
The future is so bright with its energizing blaze
In fact, you would need eye-glasses to take a gaze
Thanks to all the folks that helped shape my life
Especially to those who with love in their hearts employed their knives
To cut-off the folly prevalent in my young heart
Much gratitude to you I give with a cheerful heart
I LOVE YOU ALL

BY
AGBAROJI CHIMEREMEZE