Naija Poetry | AND I SHALL NOT BE AFRAID

Josiah Yakspirt Yakubu

Biography: A renown Poet and also a prolific writer who has contributed alot in world Poetry at large. Many of his works have been published in the sun magazine, The New Yorker, spillwords in New York, premium times Lagos, hello poetry, world Voices Magazine and Daily Trust etc. He has electronically published two (2) poetry books titled "Who Cares?" And "Before I Die". He is a former German delegate at Nigerian Army University Department of International Relations first simulation at the Tukur Buratai institute for War and Peace Buratai Borno State. Josiah is a graduate of International relations from the prestigious Nigerian Army University Biu, Borno state.

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Josiah Yakspirt Yakubu

Wednesday 4 December 2024

AND I SHALL NOT BE AFRAID

AND I SHALL NOT BE AFRAID

In a corner I sat so lonely

They said I am not comely

The say the lion is on the way

If I dare try, with my life I will pay

I wonder as I wander

With many things to ponder

I assumed life is fragile

For fear of destiny reptile

My enemies assailed

And my heart failed

Aha! They said "let's eat him up

Like the sea, let's swallow him up"

I was about to fearfully resign

My future that was gloriously designed

For fear that I should die, I began to run

I felt hopeless and my mind begin to roam

Ho, my child! A voice mumbled to me

Fear not, lift up your eyes and see

Your weeping days are gone

And your glorious moments are on

In a twinkle of an eye I saw a glimpse

Of angels given charge over me

Lest I should dash my feet

My path was cleared now I can see

My sorrow was rolled away,

Since Jesus came to stay;

That was when I learned to pray,

And let Him have His way

The shackles were broken

And the problems were forgotten

I'm shielded from every raid

And I shall not be afraid.

©Yakaport Josiah

01-08-2021

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