Fond memories are savored
At periods of discouragement
And low state
Good and positive experiences
always desired
With no provision
or expectation for the undesired
Taught to accept positive experiences
As God’s approval of our daily endeavors
Then it appeared
With its ugly head
Roaring like a lion
The undesired, unexpected
Failure, discouragement, disappointments
Where is it coming from
What have I done wrong
Where did I miss it
Or where did I lose Him
Can anyone please explain to me
‘Cos I’ve worked very hard
To get this far
And I was seen
As someone with a bright and promising future
With the world at my call and beckoning
I graduated from school full of hopes;
Hopes of success
Hopes of great exploits at the marketplace
Hopes of scaling whatever hurdle that comes my way
Successfully moving to the next level
of my career
But suddenly
It appears that I’ve not done anything
And felt like my world is crashing
Right before my eyes
I became an object of ridicule
Looked down upon by everyone around
What has become of me
What have I dragged myself into
If only someone can just understand
Please, can anyone understand
Understand how it hurts
How it feels to be downcast
And be left alone
With the feeling of rejection
Then she appeared
A friend that sticks closer
Than a biological brother
Her presence around me soothes
More than balm is to wounds
So is her friendship to me
She told me it’s not about me
But it’s all about God
I live to glorify Him
Both in my pains and happiness
It may look like all is working
Against me today
But I’m encouraged to gladly endure
‘Cos there awaits me at the end
Of the dark tunnel
A mighty outbreak of light
And I’m convinced
That I’m gonna breakthrough someday
If I don’t relent and give up the fight
Thanks for being there for me
What a joy to have you
Right there by my side
As a friend indeed!
What a friend you have been to me
And thanks for being there
You are a gem and an encouragement
You make my world spin
And brighten my day
Every time spent with you
Is a time of refreshing
And strengthening
Oh! What a friend
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