The Rich Also Cry by John Ekpenyong In wealthy halls of gold they dwell, But sorrow still can pierce their shell, For though they have all worldly things, Their hearts may still in pain sing. Their diamonds shine like tears of old, Their mansions built on other's fold, They think their riches make them bold, But deep inside, their souls grow cold. Their laughter echoed through the night, . But in their eyes, empty places, And all their riches cannot fill the void, That is just an exercise in love and kindness. So let us not be deceived by money, And do not value us by what we wear, The fact i ..read more

Asked the Moon by Minaria La Trosa I asked the moon; did you ever feel lost? But got nothing more than a sliver of frost. But, from where did it all go wrong? So lost for so long. Darkness clung around me like a rope, Even then, I reached out my hand for that once-lost hope. Specks of sanity found were none, Without a single tear, I stared at the blood of my loved one. Disguised me, in the daylight, As I dazzle in the posture of delight. Then face my fears at midnight, While curled up in a crescent, all night. Darkness was choking me, No mercy for me. Still didn’t beg for the miracle to be bo ..read more

Sophia Thakur - the force behind Somebody Give This Heart A Pen. In this post, the poetry spotlight shines on UK performance poet Sophia Thakur. If that name doesn’t already ring a bell, you’ve been missing out on some powerful, smooth and thought-provoking poetry. Who is Sophia Thakur? Sophia Thakur is a poet, singer and spoken word artist from London. She began writing poetry at the age of 15 and has since then graced the stages of Glastonbury, TEDx, BET, BBC, Sky and Nike, just to name a few. In 2019, she put pen to paper and released her debut poetry collection Somebody Give This Heart A ..read more

'Let go, I said, and you will be free.' Somewhere in between working 9-5, straining over a long writer's block, forcing to be creative and planning a wedding; I realised I was subtly growing anxious. About the future, about right now, about what if. Until one morning I read a scripture that couldn't have come at a more perfect time. It read: “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” (Deuteronomy 31:6) How could I be anxious when God had promised me this? From then, I spoke ..read more

Who doesn't enjoy an insightful TED Talk? I firmly believe that your voice is your power. And your story is valuable. Using your voice is essential. Whether orally or in writing, we should not be silenced. Likewise, giving others the room to use their voice and share their stories connects us. It opens our eyes to realities we could only dream of. It slowly breaks down the barriers built by prejudice. It fosters compassion. Gone are the days of listening only to those in our intimate circles. In our increasingly digital age, we are ever closer to the hearts and stories of others far and wide ..read more

Happy International Women's Day! Woman - Delicate, yet filled with strength. Endowed with elegance, Pure bliss and radiance. What it is to be A woman. At ,Words of Faith, I'm all about the love, light and ,poetry. Especially for my fellow sisters. In a world that demands so much from women, it's only right that we celebrate and empower ourselves consistently! Here's how we're doing it this International Women's Day. My selection of empowering poems for women this International Women's Day I couldn't start this post without one of the most inspiring poems on womanhood - Phenomenal Woman. Doesn ..read more

Please note: This giveaway is now CLOSED. I hope you had a great ,World Book Day! For the love of reading, Words of Faith is giving you the chance to WIN a book of your choice! Interested in adding something new to your reading list? Find out how to enter below. World Book Day Giveaway Competition WIN a free book of your choice! How to enter: Make sure you've LIKED and SHARED the post on Facebook. Select the book of your choice from this reading list and COMMENT the one you'd like to WIN. Fill in your NAME and EMAIL below to be contacted if you win! Terms and Conditions This giveaway is run ..read more

Today, it's my 24th on the 24th, so I'm sharing 24 lessons I've learnt in this life. Life is an extraordinary adventure filled with many highs and lows. Through it all we ought to keep growing. In every season, state and place, learn whilst you are there - Bask in the experiences, Soak in the lessons, Let life fill you with the fruits of your labour. Live. In living, we learn every day. And so, without further ado, here are - 24 life lessons I've learnt (and am still learning) in my 24 years of living. 1. Peace is priority When peace is disturbed, it's only a matter of time before everything ..read more

What do you have to lose? I'd like to begin this post with two scriptures that provide key points to remember. That which has been is what will be, that which is done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun. Is there anything of which it may be said, “See, this is new”? It has already been in ancient times before us. (Ecclesiastes 1:9-10) You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, t ..read more

Happy Valentine's Day! I wrote this post a while back for an online Christian magazine called ,BLINC and couldn't think of a better day to re-share the work for you guys here on my blog. Featuring an old poem and some personal reflections on love, I hope you enjoy! Falling in love by Faith When I first told you that I love you I never understood what it meant. Everything felt right and so the words slipped out. I love you I freely said, never truly considering the weight of the task. Nor contemplating the gravity of the act. Instead, what I should have said I've fallen. Because I fell, For th ..read more