God has started giving me songs since I've been here in Africa. I wrote maybe 9 within a month's span. Most of them are based on Bible passages. Some of them can pass for poetry, so I'll post them here, although they're certainly more powerful with the music. I have written one melancholic love song, which for some reason I've decided to post first. Careful what you say about it, it's quite personal!!
What can I sing?
It’s all been sung before.
Nothing left to say
when all is said and done.
Nothing new here
under this sun.
It’s the same old story
of a love unreturned.
Nothing left to write;
let’s just close the books.
Nothing new to see;
it’s last season’s look.
Yet I’m reviewing
this issue again.
Nothing’s sorted out
‘cause I’ve kept it all in.
Nothing to end
when we didn’t begin.
But I need to tell you what’s been on my mind,
Even if it’s not new or inspired.
‘Cause I can’t pretend to be alright
When you don’t know what’s inside my heart.
I’ve called you friend and brother,
But have I told you that I love you?
What can I sing?
It’s all been sung before.
Nothing left to say
when all is said and done.
Nothing new here
under this sun.
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