I Heard These Words Poem by Valentine Mbagu

Lost in the tunnel of suffering and her struggles,  
I saw thick darkness in the broad daylight;
Life became worthless and living disdained,  
For all hope was lost as I cursed my existence.

I was bitten by the venom of struggle and distress,
For the hope within me seemed hopeless;
Agony and sorrow was my wine and feast,
And I cursed the very kind air I'd breath.

Amidst all this I hoped for a better hope,
I yawned for words to heal my solitude heart;  
And I heard these words saying do not be dismayed,
These words I inhaled gave light to my darkness.

As battered, shattered and scattered as I was,
Still I found reason to fight life's poisonous venom;  
These words I inhaled healed my heart and struggles,
For within me I saw hope knocking at my door.

Despite the thick darkness, I saw light smiling at me,  
Words within me came alive and hope was rekindled;  
These words I heard gave me reason to live again,
For life became worth living as I inhaled these words.