HOPE

       I sat and wondered
       The direction my life was headed
       I let worry sneak in
       And for once I let my mind drift
       I let it drift so far
       That doubt found a place to dwell

        In one split second
        Everything began to fall apart
        Everything I once saw became blurry
        Everything I once heard began to fade
        And everything I once believed            
        disappeared

        I was gripped by fear
        My cheeks caressed by tears
        I felt a strange feeling
        I felt nothing
        The emptiness overwhelmed me
        I was lost

        My mind was blank
        But my heart could speak
        On my knees I fell
        Forgive me Lord, I cried
        The voice of my heart was heard
        And to me came hope


                    Written by: Onyinye Mbata