Author: Desire Obinna Collins
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My Plus 1
I need my plus one On the days life does a number on me. I want to get head rubs When I feel numb. I want someone that knows my soft spots With a look that stares at my soul And voice that stirs the butterflies in my belly. I want a kiss that satisfies …
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All to You
When I think there’s a lot to do And I’m getting overwhelmed with prospects When missed opportunities gets me anxious When my workload is in excess You remind me — More than what You’ll have me do Is who You’ll have me be. If it’s all for You Why do I get myself to these…
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Intimacy Pt 2
What’s a relationship without intimacy? What is love without vulnerability? Are my excuses enough? Will my tiredness fill the void? Quiet time, and gentle reflections. Sweet sweet fellowship, when I’m in your secret place. Don’t let me be a stranger again. How did our time of pure joy turn into a story of convenience, And…
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Back to the Basics
Here we go, Like I’m fabrizo. Facing the same test Now I have to pass it. My feelings have varied, From useless to confused From doubt to uncertainty. Deja vu — haven’t I been here before? What have I learnt ? What will I do differently? I find myself down a familiar route A destination…
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Human Beings & Human Doings – Pt 3
Living in a fast paced society We’ve all been programmed to “Do” So much so, we have an automated response For the question “How are you doing?” Without thinking — I’m fine, how about You? We were made to Be In Being our abilities to do flourish We’ve been made to only Do In doing…
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Soul Speech Pt 1
Sometimes I just want to worship But I can’t open my mouth So I thank You from my heart Knowing You hear me. Sometimes I feel it’s not enough How can I get to know more of You? How can I really communicate these burdens? My confusion that words can’t explain Sometimes I have no…
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Grace
Thank you Father for Your saving grace For everytime I escaped disgrace You come through and save my face Bringing me back to Your place. Amazing Grace, how sweet thou at Everytime I fail to play my part, When sin rips my soul apart And failures trouble my heart. Saving grace— but I’m saved already …
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Toxic Love
Love is choice Real Love is scarce True Love is divine Toxic love is loving your neighbor just a little bit above what you love yourself. It’s not manipulation It is choosing to be manipulated It is believing the lies When all actions points to the truth. It feels like giving grace It comes…
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First
If it doesn’t come when I expect And it doesn’t flow how I imagined And even if it doesn’t work out You’ll remain my God Because You’re actually God. More than the things You’ll have me do Is the man You want me to be You want me to Yours You want to be my…
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Randoms
On Somedays I need someone to care I need somebody to be there No I don’t need pity I just want somebody near Am I asking for too much? I want to be reminded When everything around me seems grounded That I am who God says I am I don’t just want to open up…
My Desires 