THE LIGHTER; A POEM OF CHOICE

This art work was put together one afternoon at my study desk in the Ghana Institute of Journalism campus, when I sat to revise my lecture materials. I pondered over why I seem to do all things lonely. After a long while of perceiving the beauty of creation and as I thought of my past, present and into my future, I however felt the presence of someone within and without through the tin air waves. I thus put together these statements to express the favor and love I found in my creator. The love of God has lighted my feet and taken me out of darkness and my shrouded hopes into his marvelous light.

My profound gratitude goes to the almighty God for giving me the creative knowledge to put together this piece.

I also extend my felicitations to Julius Kofi Satsi for proofreading this poem, and also to Patricia Kodjo for boosting my morale in bringing this poem out.       

THE LIGHTER

When I look through the darkness of this land

Longer with no hope at hand

In grief and in sorrow

I scrolled across the sea marrow

With flowing fruits of the waters

In my soul I felt wonders

Of knowing it's well with my soul

I saw from sparkling eyes

The dawn star in the sky

And with passion and meekness

Her glitters lighted my feet

Go search your future

With hope and patience

My star I have found.

Philip B.Tengzu, 2014.

Ghana Institute of Journalism