VIRGINITY. (V-CARD)
The sign of purity; an emblem of cleanliness
The sense of morality and a portrait of decency
The trait of sanctity and a reflexion of holiness
The pride of a maiden and the glory of any spinster
The honour of a bride and the evidence of pristine nature
My price is more than emeralds and my value surpasses rubies
Money fails to buy me neither can silver purchase me
I’m tender and a lot fragile; the enabling to keep myself, I don’t have I’m kept only when my host keeps me and I’m preserved only when she cherishes me I’m neither proud nor selective ‘cos everyone is endowed me with; the lowly and the nobles But I only abide with one who admires me
Despite my worth, many today uncherish me and cut short me existence; the glad duties of wanton women Too often I’m denied of reaching my appointed time; I’m marred before the day of my celebration Without any just course, I’m often ill-treated
Unlike the old days when everyone loved retaining me
I wasn’t scarce in the courts of youngsters neither was my presence wanting among the early siblings Both young and old admired my virtue; God even noticed my uniqueness Into the world, through me, the Redeemer He sent
What have I done to this generation?
The so-called civilization encroaches me ever and anon; Universities environment never assent to my survival Oh! What is my fault? Am I not generous enough? Who will plead my course? Pastors, parents and authorities, will you be silent until you witness my complete descent? If you keep mute, I will vouch for myself
I’ll plead my course if no one cares; my importance never will I cease to herald Most striplings are my enemies; my adversaries are the ungodly men They hurriedly destroy me for their instant needs
Their lustful desires spur my damages and their devilish ardour furiously strangle my tender nature This they perpetrate at the expense of my host
How foolish are my hosts who fall victims in their hands!
You suppose them to be friends but your enemy in disguise indeed they are They woo your hearts by a semblance of love under the pretext of enjoyment Never will I cease to hurt your feelings ‘cos of your foolishness And nothing stops me from taunting your conscience, insomuch you’re easily deceived Being your salt that you traded for naught, I’ll consistently sadden your soul instead of gladdening your heart My hosts, stop being deceived and stem being cheated
True love protects me and divine love preserves me
Genuine lover ever protects me in you; he never ventures into forfeiting your pride For he knows my worth; a seal that keeps you for him
My adversaries, you God will judge, never will He overlook your misconducts, since you’re selfish My designer will avenge inasmuch as you deny me of my right
Unless you remorse and repent; you won’t experience peace
My cherished hosts, acknowledge my delicacy and remember my strictness When I part with you, I part forever; nothing restores me back
Keep me jealously, I am your glory; the oil that fuels your lamp that shines I love abiding with you ‘till my appointed time
My stay requests your efforts and resolute determination
Knowing Christ and being born again will help you most
I’ll make your honey moon a lovely bliss; abundant joy will I accrue to you wedding night Your bridegroom to come loves meeting me in you
My presence sweetens your companionship
But my absence might bestir his hatred toward you in perpetuity Without me, he might ever distrust and never admire you
A promise to keep me will add to your marital happiness and make you presentable to your earthly bridegroom Ever will I assist to preserve you for your heavenly Bridegroom
My scanty hosts, won’t you assist? How long will you fold your active hands ‘till you’re decidedly eliminated? Solicit for virgin’s forums and convene undefiled assemblies
Educate the coming generation and save the innocent youths
For many fall victims by no fault of theirs- ignorance
