In the silent and cold nights, When the stars thronghola In twinkling lights Across the distant brooks, A lone Shepherd’s gleeful looks Tell the memory of Bethlehem song And the undying themes In the immortal hymns. Biography: Shola … Continue reading BETHLEHEM SONGS by Shola Balogun
One day, I will build a church Where man is the Building And bricks just for living Lives will be pruned Not to please the preacher But to reach the sinner One day, I will build a church Where talents … Continue reading One Day I Will Build A Church by Enigmatic Olumide Bisiriyu
When Jesus came to Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘who are the people saying I am?’ well they replied, some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah; some Jeremiah or one of the other prophets. “Then He asked them, … Continue reading YOUR PRIME IDENTITY by Michael Oluseun
We have fallen, all dust, from His glory Each in Sin’s gutter, has gone astray. From whence we stood is all wreck and sandy We have fallen- all dust, from His glory But His mercy calls, formed us a … Continue reading FALLEN DUST AND A REMEDY by Showunmi Olawale Michael
As a member of staff and part-time photographer under professional photographers in a showbiz and entertainment company, I have had the chance to meet and see a number of celebrities. Ranging from on-screen/on-air personalities to recording artistes and actors etc. … Continue reading A Bleeding Conscience by Simeon Sodeinde
When I decided to respond to an advertisement I saw in the newspaper, soliciting musicians to double as bell ringers for The Salvation Army, my Mother panicked. “People will think you are a recovering alcoholic.” she said. Puzzled … Continue reading Santa’s Wish List by Luisa Kay Reyes
Baby Jesus the greatest gift that God ever gave Mankind Your presence in our hearts this Christmas is indeed precious and priceless gesture and that’s why on this merry day I can’t help but welcome you into my mind, … Continue reading Baby Jesus by Kariuki wa Nyamu
SANCTIFY ME Wield my eyes around your words like the wrap of dust in a whirlwind that if I may kiss dust and swear at/ against your generousity (air-breathe water-drink, food-eat, words-speak) with my yearn for sins & iniquities, I’d snap back into life in your words. My mouth. Never let it rest in praise of your infinite mercy running into my soul & washing all my worries into a tiny fleck of crushed dust & dirt. Wrap my tongues into tunes of psalms of you, O! Lion of Judah & pride … Continue reading Two Poems by Nome Patrick Emeka
I-THOU I sit In a coffee-house As I so often do, Alone, But never Left alone Sitting anonymously In the warming crowd Disappearing In a favorite Stuffed oversized Chair As if hiding In a peaceful Winter cloud. I peer … Continue reading Two Poems by Rick Davis
O infant beautifully beyond description O Christmas lily come Be present with a regnum-sacerdotal presentation Hail the dawn of bliss felix-Navidad day for fame Oh! Blossom yonder Serene Weather Come Oh! Firm and fire Yuletide So bliss for … Continue reading MERRY XMAS by Odoemenam Joseph Echezona
GOD WHY? God, I’m already on my kneels Before unsealing my sinful lips Asking for your mercy Because I know it is sinful to ask you “why?” God, I’m a contrite sinner with an unclean heart But looking at your … Continue reading Three poems by Onwuchuruba, Francis Ikedichukwu
Oh Happy Day! For 15 cool years, Christmas eve was the day dad came home, his head sinking in his neck under the weight of a sack of beef, rice and bread in his hands. Welcomed by a basketful … Continue reading Three Poems by Samuel Kamugisha
Dear Readers, I welcome you to the Christmas Issue which is the fourth Issue of PAROUSIA Magazine. I bless God for the success of the previous issues which are Easter Issue, Purity Issue and September Issue. I am grateful to … Continue reading PAROUSIA Magazine Christmas Issue #4
JEZEBELS ON THE LOOSE Let me feed your ears with what my eyes ate on the street which poisoned minds with lust… Akanni, spread your heart as mat; let wisdom sit with comfort as my words roll you into … Continue reading Poetry from Elemide Benjamin
Hello. My name is Vashti. Some of you may still remember me. Some of you might have heard of me. Some, of course, have never heard my name. That’s ok. You see, it was entirely my fault… A very long … Continue reading A Letter From Persia – Thou Peacock Among Queens! by Chalya Princess Miri-Gazhi
Self-righteous You act pious like you’re an angel You reprove those who have done wrong You teach what is right But the same you is adulterous The same you loots treasury The angelic you accepts bribes The sane you compromises standards The same you is materialistic You condemn impunity blatantly But in your closet you are its main convener You act self-righteous like an embodiment of the Almighty But your sins surpass Sodom and Gomorrah’s You condemn ostentatiousness Yet you live in lavish conditions The golden rings on your fingers could make a gallery Why are you an hypocrite Self-righteous … Continue reading Self-Righteous by Olaiya Tobi – Issue #3
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