THE BARTER OF LIFE

Nothing goes for nothing 
Something goes for something 
For you to receive, you have to give 
I hope you all understand this 
So you can live at ease
Let go of what's not nourishing 
So you don't perish 
Make way for what is replenishing 
So you can flourish.

Let go of the old
So you can welcome something new
They said the kingdom of God is within 
Even worms eat kola from within 
Some are friendenemies
You got to change your circle 
Or you recycle giving same results 
May cause you insults.

You gotta live with discernment 
Just to fulfill your assignment
Steadily observing before taking actions
If you don't stand up for something 
Then you'll die for nothing 
Every man an essence 
Either you emerge for a purpose 
Or you die for it
Because we all got our reasoning and beliefs.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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