A collection of thoughts, pictures, and insights exploring life, truth, and love.
as perceived by Tolu Akinyosoye
Hi! I'm Tolu, the author of Singing Mangled Heart. I'm really glad and honored that you've found you're way here today. I hope you enjoy exploring some of my thoughts with me.
"Why Singing Mangled Heart?", you might ask. The words below are an attempt to articulate the inspiration for my life and this blog.
PS: All the pictures that accompany posts were taken by me unless otherwise mentioned.
Singing Mangled Heart
I was a repugnant sight, muddy and weak
The stench of sin repulsive even to me
Shaking with fear that I was undone
But hoping for crumbs of love and mercy
From afar you heard my moans and ran
You picked up my frail body and held me close
You replenished my strength with living water and bread
And washed me clean as dazzling white in glory
That day Grace carried me home
That day Mercy touched my soul
That day Love covered my being
That day I gave you my heart, though mangled it was, and you made it sing!
The thorns didn't leave scars
No, the blood didn't leave stains
How you healed me I will never know
And for the first time the mirror's reflection is beauty
And I know for certain...
That day Grace carried me home
That day Mercy touched my soul
That day Love covered my being
That day I gave you my heart, though mangled it was, and you made it sing!