M.Th 2: The Books on the Shelves: A Thesis Journey

Thesis-a must! There's no turning back!

It's frustrating, even depressing at times.

We get stuck not knowing which route to take.

Like sheeps without a shepherd-so helpless.

Thoughts overwhelm, but we simply don't know what to write.

Our screens consume the whole being, but there seems to be no answer.

Spending enough time, energy drained, not realising a well is already dug on our eyes.

We walk around thinking we'll get some inspiration from our friends;

But it's only suppressing to see them progressing while we stall.

Breakthrough never seem to show its face,

Hope no longer gleams from the depths of our carrels.

But wait a minute! Look at the books on the shelves! Don't they convey evidence and sheer hope? 

They are not simply coats of veneer but proof of its possibility.

Think about them and let's keep our heads held high.

They took the same route we are taking now. 

Look at them, it's countless and humongous,

Displaying a glimmer of hope and confidence.

Just push harder for a while and we'll see ourselves on the other side.

It may seem long but we'll soon realise that we are already there. 

They say, “the grass is greener on the other side.”

But in fact it is greener, where we water it.

Let's keep watering our thesis.

It may take time, but we'll soon find ourselves standing on our own grass. 

Let's press on for we'll soon be like those books on the shelves.

(_Vizo Seyie, 21st June, 2025)

Happy Father's Day

So bold and so confident is your WORD that taunts and hunts DEATH proclaiming, "Where O death, is your victory? Where O death, is your sting?"

Here's a small note for you, dad:

Dear dad, despite your absence, 

The best thing was your presence. 

My heart longs to meet you there, 

Where you live at home so dear.

At times, I want to give up; 

But you're waiting with your cup.

How can I, when you did not!

I'll strive hard with all I've got.

Happy Father's day, Dad

(Vizo Seyie, 15th June, 2025)

The Carrels of Scholars

Oh! what joy it is,

To write a thesis.

We get stuck sometimes

But HOPE, it still chimes.

Like the sparkling pole

Our mind won't withhold.

For it is not just papers

It's the Carrels of scholars.

(Ps: Thanking God for Arho's head that sparkles without electricity and gives inspiration even without saying a word) 🙏🏻

_Vizo Seyie (9th June, 2025)

SEASON OF RETURN

Vacation gets colder,

SAIACS feels warmer.

Diverse hearts we see;

Camaraderei!

Homes and family missed-

SAIACS framily exists.

New season awaits,

A call to serve fate.

(Vizo Seyie, 2nd June, 2025)

Ekletos Chapel Week: Theme Song

HOLD ON TO CHRIST 

Verse 1 

We toil all day in the sun 

Seeking acceptance and praise 

But all that we do will soon end 

So Lets learn to let go my friend (x2)

Chorus

Hold on to Christ, the everlasting one 

for He is our firm foundation 

Hold on to Christ, our anchor of hope

He offers peace and life eternal.

Verse 2

Each day has its own wave,

The untold mystery is death

Be bold, Embrace what's at hand 

In this transient land (x2)

Verse 3

Excel in work and let's thrive 

Yes, learn to celebrate life

For in Christ our lives are secure

So live with joy and in hope (2x)

Written by: Vizo Seyie

Edited by: Ma'am Annie 

Dated: 26th February, 2024

Freshers' Night Song (M.Th 1/PG Dip.)

Main Verse

Life in the hostel, it is very fun.

If you cherish each day, it will go well with you. 

It's true, it's true, *it's true, it's true.* 

We wish that this never ends;

Rejoice and spend your time, these days will never come. 

Oh SAIACS, oh SAIACS.

Verse 1

Gents and ladies hostel, it is very fun.

To use washing machine, you need 10 kilos

Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no.

I wonder how this will work;

Sisters can wash themselves; brothers, don't you worry, You have the smaller one.

Verse 2

Students' life in SAIACS, it is not easy.

For there is no exam, yet don't take it easy.

You know, you know, you know, you know. 

I don't want this student's life;

Assignments can overwhelm, but AI says don't worry.

So relax and chill out.

Verse 3

SAIACS community, it is lively.

We can't wait for Fridays to have fellowship.

Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes, oh yes.

Class, get over quickly;

Fridays are the best night, you can be who you are, 

But Monday, why Monday?

Verse 4

Fish in the commons, it is very rare.

Your coming is a surprise, for you are expensive.

Oh ho, oh ho, oh ho, oh ho.

How we wish you were cheaper;

But still we can adjust, commons is still the best.

So just eat, you'll survive.

Verse 5

Sports in SAIACS, it is very fun.

We only have one ground, yet we play every sport.

Haha, haha, haha, haha.

Oh! how playful SAIACS are

Playing, giving your life, like international,

Smashing and striking.

End Verse

Life in SAIACS, it is very fun.

If you cherish each day, it will go well with you. 

It's true, it's true, it's true it's true.

_Vizo Seyie (12th July, 2024)

Mafia

The game Mafia was bombarded through Sinai's lead 💪🏻. As the game begins having settled who the mafias, villagers and the doctor were, Dr. Varghese , an innocent villager took the lead to speak up. He spoke like a modern villager that a doctor (Vizo) suspected him to be a mafia and killed him with the help of other villagers 😜. Yet, he died as a martyr having killed the first mafia (Shim) under his powerful speech. There are conspiracy rumours that this mafia who died was killed by her own member (Blesson) 😝.

Intriguing to know, yet intricate in its essence was a mafia who defended herself with a simple hearing problem (Zakie) in her most innocent and soothing voice. She fooled and convicted the villagers yet her mistake in closing her eyes when the villagers were told to open, led to her death 😆.

Interestingly, another mafia (Apang), who was suspected from the first instance, survived till the end. There are rumours that he has been fooling his vibrant neighbour who was one of the villagers (Evila) to collaborate with him in carrying out his mischievous act. She learnt that a friend/neighbour can be a foe, which she may not forget nor forgive him 😂.

 Moral: The loudest speeches can end in martyrdom and the sweetest voice can fool the sharpest ears 🤣.

_Vizo Seyie (26th July, 2024)