Expectation

High hopes built on imaginations
And human frailties
A meandering mirage on hot tarmac at noon
A recipe for hunger

In hollow voices, whisper winds of expectations among the trees
Drowned by the reality of sunrise
Gaze upon the hills with starved emotions
And welcome the verity of dawn

Expectations take a dive
When reality fails to thrive
Illusion—the gateway to delusion
Expect nothing, avoid disappointment
Spend and be spent, hope for the best
Find solace within
Peace lies only in the deep

Salad of ignorance, emotions and negativity is a recipe for grief
Nourish not the nattering nitwits
Lest you swim in a pool without water

Intertwine twins of triumph and tragedy—
A constant memento of life and death
Purge yourself of dead weights

Happiness lies within
Only extract the worries
Every success has a process

Out of the belly flows contentment—the
Opium ushering upliftment and fulfilment
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Maverick Avatar
July 18, 2023 at 10:17 PM
I saw this uniqe piece Adebayo, it flows well Its rich in exoression, a soulful write with Depth and clarity, and a strong continuity in Its makup.' I second Beata's welcome here all The best in your journey.'
Adeniyi Avatar
February 16, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Thanks, Joe for all your comments, they've been quite inspiring. Thanks also for the warm welcome.
Agustin Avatar
July 13, 2023 at 2:55 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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August 29, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome
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August 29, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome
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