Rejoice

I will rejoice
I have made a personal choice

To lift my voice

Above the roar

Of this world's storm.

I will rejoice

I will make a joyful noise

And lift a song

To God, my God

Yea, all day long.

I will rejoice

I have sworn on oath by choice

To boast in God

And wade in joy

Till my feet's soiled.

I will rejoice

Let it rip deep down my loins

As praise uncoils

As the sea boils

And thunder roils.

I will rejoice.

Akpan