You ask me why my smile is so bright. My dear brother, it all began last Thursday. When I fell on my knees, burdened with guilt, The yoke of my transgressions leaning on my shoulders. And then began my creed: Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.
Gradually, as I laid bare my sins, Slowly I felt the shackles fall off my soul. And I, who was lost in sin, Was given a path in sacrament To make peace with my own humanity.
That I am of Adam, I know I will fall again. But the Lord will be there to catch me.
So don’t ask me why I smile so brightly, my dear brother— On that Thursday, I was not judged… But freed of my earthly burdens.
Micah Ogugua Okoye is passionate about faith, African history, and poetry. He blends cultural reflection, biblical insight, and personal conviction to explore how faith meets everyday life, especially in African society. Beyond his works of poetry and writings on faith, he is also the founder of Stein OnChain, a platform dedicated to on-chain analytics and education in the Web3 space.
