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
Copyright © Wole Popoola | Year Posted 2016
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