How To Fail In the World of Men
do you want to know how fail in the world of men,
by leaving permanent footprints on souls?
think not about yourself
ignore your own security and safety
focus on the world of humanity
do good to the poor, oppressed, enslaved
with no fear do it
pursue your goals
with exaggerated sane madness
pursue it
with iron cross near you
recklessly go forward
till it is done and done well
do not want to be perfect in the eyes of men
open your heart wide but
block your ears
shut your mouth
cover your eyes
against stones being thrown
open all of them when the world is saying
“thank you”
alive or departed
Copyright © Solomon Ochwo-Oburu | Year Posted 2019
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