The Gateway To Glory

It is graceful and great to 
get to glory,
but the road is so rugged 
and rough.
success is but sweet and 
super story,
but its terrains are teary 
and tough.

Winners are warriors with 
no worry,
no matter the mess, they 
move forward,
slaves are the souls soaked 
inside sorry
who refused to reach for 
their reward.

Posperity plays on the 
platter of platinum,
purchasing it takes passion 
and purpose.
Poverty is a palace so 
pitiable yet plum,
working for it wooing 
worries and woes.

Life is lovely when you look 
at its lights,
yet you cannot nail the 
nature of nights.
Death is dark yet, a 
destined delight,
faith is found in flourishing 
and flight.

Sing when you have sweet 
or sour song,
learning to love each lyrics 
life lends you.
reason whenever you are 
right or wrong,
seeing beauty in all that is 
black and blue.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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February 23, 2012 at 12:46 PM
I am enjoying reading some very diverse poetry today. I am glad yours was amongst the ones posted here that I was able to read and enjoy Adeleke. Love, Carol
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