Colours of the Saints
written by: Isaiah Ayedun
In hues of saints, where shadows play
Our chosen path, a pact we’ve made
Few found favor, assets in the fold
Many more, liabilities to behold
Their gifts, a mystery, unclear
Leaving bitter taste, hard to persevere
Have fingers toiled, the earth to sow?
All for a stipend, in Christ’s name, we’re told
Agony persists, a weight we bear
In this phenomenal, temporal age we share
A one-sided bargain, we saw the signs
Black-and-white stripes, like a zebra’s disguise
Though the past may fade, memories remain
Echoes in the arteries, a lingering pain
I sigh and feel pain
Ayedun Isaiah is a poet from Lagos, Nigeria. With a passion for words that ignited at 15, Isaiah has spent the past three years honing his craft, pouring his thoughts and emotions into poignant poems. A high school certificate holder, Isaiah dedicates much of his time to writing, exploring the world around him through the lens of poetry.
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