Give a Thought For the Future

A rational person must have thoughts about now; and the FUTURE The holy book says he must live his life as if tomorrow is RAPTURE This is the minimum expectation that GOD has for any CREATURE Relationships that are without any value; he must try to RUPTURE His conduct must be exemplary; just like linen with fine TEXTURE He must stand out with his integrity; and not go with the MIXTURE Authority on Earth is usually announced by the presence of a MACE Though we know that those in authority are beneficiaries of GRACE Football leaders are not appointed just because one scored a BRACE Neither is anyone made team captain because a shoe, you can LACE You will see passion and dedication; if leaders’ story you can TRACE Those who will rule the future must run life’s race at a faster PACE To have a better future, we must make investments in the PRESENT We must be sensitive; when opportunities come, never be ABSENT When proponents of progress approach us; we give our CONSENT We remain vocal against laziness and notoriety; show our DISSENT If you want a better future: Then, a change of attitude, you ASSENT Necessity usually leads to invention; thus, travails may be GOD-SENT © Wole Popoola 2016