Mortal, Immortal me by Akinyemi Mary Stephanie

-




Mortal, Immortal me

I realise immortality
Is not for a mortal like me.
Strange how I could live
And attain hall of fame;
Still one day comes and
Dawns, but I won’t be
Among the other mortals like me.
I will be gone. But still…
I live in the heart of those
I’ve touched until they too
Go and be no more.

I will transcend to the mouths of those
They’ve told of me
The mark I left
when they look they see me.
I live.
I will become like the countless stars
In the sky shining my
Light only at night and
Not dawning as the day comes



About the Poet
Akinyemi Mary Stephanie is a writer and literary critic and counselor. She is currently a 400L Student of A.B.U, Zaria where she studies Public Administration. Miss Akinyemi is also holding a post at F.C.S Counseling Unit for the 2019/2020 Spiritual Session.

Send us a Mail to get in touch.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

EMBRACING THE DIVINE LOVE: A SOURCE OF STRENGTH AND RENEWAL

-
By Hannatu Haruna In a world filled with complexities and uncertainties, one universal truth remains constant—the profound impact of love on the human spirit. As Christians, we understand that love is not just a fleeting emotion but a divine force that sustains us, and at the center of it all is God’s unwavering love. The Scriptures guide us to recognize that God’s love is not only the epitome of reliability but also the foundation upon which our faith stands. In 1 John 4:8, we are reminded that “God is love,” emphasizing the inherent nature of the Divine to express love unconditionally. It is this love that serves as a compass, guiding our moral choices and shaping our interactions with the world. In our pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, we often encounter challenges and obstacles that can shake the very foundations of our existence. However, the reassuring presence of God’s love becomes our anchor, providing solace in times of despair and strength in moments of weakness. Psalm 36
Read more

FAITHFULNESS

-
 By Deborah Temitope Jacob It is no doubt that great is the faithfulness of God and that his mercies endure forever despite our imperfections. Two questions which then remain to be asked are “ what does faithfulness mean?” and “who is a faithful servant?” Faithfulness is the quality of being steadfast and committed to something or someone. It can also mean being reliable and worthy of trust. In Matthew 25:45, the Bible made mention of a faithful servant as a person who can be trusted with responsibilities. There are 4 different aspects of faithfulness according to this writer: Faithfulness to God (Hebrews 11) Having faith in God is trusting him completely. It is the proof of our relationship with God. We have faith in God because we know he never fails. Faithfulness is total obedience or belief in God's word and this will requires us to be connected to God and trust in his word completely. Faithfulness in relationships (Proverbs 28:20) In our relationship with people either f
Read more

THE IDEA OF PURPOSE

-
Image
                                       One of the most discussed topics in every facet of life is the issue or question of purpose, suddenly everyone wants to know why they are alive? What is in the spiritual manual of their lives? This particular questions among others has led to a spring of a new specialization in human behavioral question, invariably we have more motivational speakers and life coaches all round including the writer and it is not a thing of surprise.   But, before I continue I will like to look at what purpose is in the general parlance and what it is in the biblical context, generally purpose as a word means " the intention, aim or function of something; the thing that something is supposed to achieve", also it is "The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way". In the biblical sense, and in my opinion it cannot be more defined than the words of God in the book of Jeremiah 1:5 which I will reprodu
Read more