Samuel Lalmuankima

Till death us do part, I pledge Forsaking all other, keep I only unto thee These vows for life will keep, by God's help And there to, give my troth to thee. Sometimes I think I glimpse eternity When in those brown black eyes I look I see myself and of the divinity A cord of three strands written in the book. It's me, you and Him, from here shall we go One step a day, onward we progress True love to the world we will show His grace and love we shall profess Eventide 18 Thlaram, 2022

On nights such as this, Where loneliness rise, I could do away with a gentle kiss. But these thoughts, Of the sweet days of yore are mere disguise. Sorrow upon sorrow it brought; Reminding me of the love I sought. On nights such as this, Where the mind is ever unstable, The company of a friend is sheer bliss; Much more than reading your favourite fable. I have found the friend in you, And the love I always knew. On nights such as this, I know my thanks is due. Eventide 15 Thlaram, 2022

What is life That we are here today And must depart on the morrow? Life is but strife Blended with joy, I must say Throughout, filled with much sorrow. I stand today, Tomorrow I shall lay None maketh out alive. If such be life How fragile this is Gone, before we truly live. Born, not on our will But climb we must the hill Of sorrows and pain Can we not from all this abstain? Nay! There is no other way Onwards and upwards, come what may. Seek thee not the earth and gain One goal have thou, make it main Heaven's prince exposed on a pole For thy sins too great a price for thee to pay Thus, from eternal damnation, saved thy soul Proclaim the gospel, thy duty, night and day Eventide, 12 Thlaram, 2022