These roads we ride offers a chance to fly
if you stick to a steady defined track
Jumping over every hurdle
avoiding these ruthless potholes
Look out for these flowers
they serve to distract you and slow your pace
You’d find the seemingly weak
be careful, it might just be a contrived
thus, at that length your strides
The road of life isn’t all bumpy,
you’d find the good, bad, the ugly
at safe intervals, stop to give helping hand
because you might need one sometime
As it is on a marathon
free water bottles link the track
seize it
but also remember to dispose of it
a baggage isn’t what you need for this trip
speed is essential, however, don’t outrun yourself
moderation is the key to endurance
Remember, a smile is worth more than silver
diffuse the enemy’s air with deception
to think you are weak and frail should be the goal
for this facade will subvert his reasoning
wherein you can strike with his guards down
Neatly dressed Brutus’ are onlookers. Be cautious!
They will adorn you with empty praises and loud celebrations
a smokescreen to guise their intentions
keep them closer than your best friends
to allow you to keep tags on their moves
don’t be expedient for money
it compromises good judgment
Let your principles percolate your air
and stay true to your faith
it’s the only reliable limit you would know
keep a high stake on the good times
and consider the bad times as relics of history
never to be unearthed, never!
For at this stage,
you would have gathered enough air to fly
Soar like the eagles into your destiny.
09/2004 © Ubong Udoessien
