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The Place I Know to Be Heaven

Far away from the world of vanities Is a place reserved for all eternities; Where your heart remains satisfied, And your mind, liberated & edified. ‘Tis a place where Hope rings true. No tempest trouble its ocean blue, Nor sorrow cast its g...

04 Aug 2017

Grandma’s Precious Love

(First Death Anniversary of late Neikedou Tacu – 10th July 2016) The person who has inspired or influenced me may not be famous at all, She is none other than my great grandmother I happen to be one of her fondest grand-daughters She has inspired m...

09 Jul 2017

Holy Spirit

When the Spirit of Truth comes He will lead you into all truth Speaking not of His own Speaking of only what He hears Revealing of all that is to come   If you thirst come to Jesus Drink from him If you believe it Streams of living water will flow F...

08 Jul 2017

‘Your Lifelong Prisoner’ – Liu Xiaobo’s Poem from Prison

A book of poems published in 2012 by Liu Xiaobo, the Chinese dissident released from prison on Monday, contained a moving tribute to his wife, the poet Liu Xia. To Xia My dear, I’ll never give up the struggle for freedom from the oppressors’ jail...

27 Jun 2017

How Many More… Dear God?

Dear God, how many leaders more Should the oppressed mourn for Ere their just cause finds favour In the eyes of justice and honour? How many more sons of the soil For the flag die, brave and loyal Ere their earnest dream & sacrifice Fetch the yea...

21 Jun 2017

Born to Fly

Spread your wings, love, And soar in skies above. Wipe your sad tears dry And up away happily fly. Let not the world hold you back, Nor men cause your will t’ slack. In the strength of your innocence, May you realize joy in abundance. Worry not, wo...

08 Jun 2017

On a Lonely Road

Far-distinct from the path to paradise, Alone I tread the road of compromise Weighed down heavily by past burden. ‘Tis a thorny road only few had trodden. Masked in uncertainty, my future’s hazy. Weakened in strength, legs become lazy. Perturbed ...

05 Jun 2017

The Voyage Continues

The sea is calm tonight. The sky lit wit’ stars bright. My lonely Voyage continues, Guided only by heavenly clues. Captain of my own soul, I’d chosen to heed the call Of my destiny from the deep; And I’d keep sailing ere I sleep. De...

02 Jun 2017

The Voice

Across the God-gifted Land of nagas, Replete with history of a bloody saga, An enraged voice echoes in the valleys, Reverberating in the streets and alleys. ‘Tis the voice of young men & women: Longing to flee from corrupt’s domain; Crying ou...

23 May 2017

Value Precious Vote Lest

One vote, Precious Use wisely Not for bucks Lest, what? The one who bought you Will recoup himself In the first half Of seating tenure; O second half ‘Come justly’ ye long! Aha… alas! he’s amassin’ To buy ‘you’ again For another att...

21 May 2017

To All the Beloved Mothers’

It’s been wonderful to be a good mother, because everyone came from mother’s womb. It’s been hard to deny that mother’s love is unreal, as long as mother’s cry is heard everywhere. A mother’s love is pure and special, an unflinching and u...

13 May 2017

A Beautiful Angel

She is an ethereal flower of paradise. She is like the sunshine after the rain that makes everything dazzle The goodness inside her is more abundant than Autumn’s richness.. Like a cool wintry breeze, she brushes away the pain. Her presence bri...

13 May 2017

Heart of Christ

As I journey through life The vice of hypocrisy offended me The people I thought were nice Were not what they appeared to be Love was what I thought I would get But humiliation was What I received. As I exited the gate Of a rich family I prayed in my...

02 Apr 2017

Eternity

Eternity is all about the future The final destinations of the human race For everyone who knows about The truth of the Word The knowledge of the good And the evil is in them Life here on earth Is just a preparation for the future Wider is the road W...

26 Mar 2017

In God We Trust

Stranded on an island of sin, I despaired for life: No one could ever see me; All I felt was pain, anguish and separation The darkness of the night And the uncertainties of the future Not only filled my mind with doubt But it threatened my very exist...

10 Mar 2017

PCB widens probe into PSL corruption, 5 players under scanner

Dubai/Islamabad, Feb. 11: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday widened the scope regarding the alleged corruption in Pakistan Super League (PSL) with currently, as many as five players reportedly facing investigations. Soon after the provisio...

11 Feb 2017

An ode to winter

Winter, you are cold and dry! You make me chill and I shudder, You come annually but never bring good tidings of joy. You bring but death and I dread to come out to meet you in the open space; While I wait for summer, you take the warmness out of my ...

08 Jan 2017

“An Ode to Sir Hukato Naga”

This.., the first sonnet in my life, a flow of your energy in me, always… I learned from you, to pray with my co workers after we called it, ‘a day’. Sir, all your chivalry at work place, I learned from you, in those short moments… Th...

28 Oct 2016

Prayer of Confession

Father God, In the name of Jesus I come before you, Admitting my sins, confessing my flaws Renouncing every evil I ever did: I am sorry for all the hurts and pains I caused you Forgive me, for my offences are many You see my every sin As you know the...

21 Sep 2016

THE SUN NEVER ROSE

(Dedicated to Lt. Wife, Eunice Yanthan Pfithu)  They say we were flawlessly matched Certainly, electrifying charm you wear, Smile you compose kill thousand fellows; We glide like a kite amid clouds, On pony we ride have myriad memories; Ev’ry ferr...

16 Sep 2016

Power of Trust

Say not you are weak When you can be strong Say not you are a sinner When you can be saved. Say not you are useless When you can be used The good Lord says this to you Listen to what the voice of God says He speaks only to those Who are willing to li...

01 Sep 2016

Message of Eternity

Who crucified Jesus? The sinners. Who opposed Christ ? The sinners. This means God’s people can never live in sin. How many perished in Noah’s time? The whole sinners. In Lot’s time? The whole city. This means that sinners can never see God’s...

17 Aug 2016

Signs of Eternity

A line, a sign and a gift The grace the power and the glory The heart that seeks the Truth In the Truth Will find treasures invested for God’s glory In this age and in the age to come. Treasures invested in the truth Will be reaped in the truth. Wo...

01 Aug 2016

Humble Tribute to Mr. President, Late Isak Chishi Swu

Had you choose a different calling You would have been lesser known Had you choose a different career You might have become a great officer Accumulate wealth and properties Had you choose to build your company You might succeed well and earn profit H...

02 Jul 2016

This Fathers’ Day

A Reminiscence to our most beloved Dad, Late H.Vihoto Chophi (09/04/1945 – 11/04/2016) This Fathers day, we do remember that….., ….you brought Love to the Unloved; ….you brought Care to the Uncared; ….you brought Smiles ...

19 Jun 2016
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