Kayod5 Kayode Poet Verse

The Journey Begins

To the three eggs in the brood,
The mother-hen announced:
The journey begins.

But the first egg protested:
I will not be a chick;
Hungry eagles waft in the air.

And the second egg declared:
I will not be a chick;
Looking for crumb to eat.

Only the third egg avouched:
I will not just be a chick,
I will grow comb and crow.

So the two eggs rotted in the brood
And the black ants fed on them.
Only the third egg grew comb and crowed.

The journey Begins,
I will not just be a chick,
I will grow comb and crow.

10/11/15

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Teddy Kimathi November 21, 2015 at 4:35 AM Hi Kayode. Congrats on your placement in the journey contest! ;-)

Skat A November 17, 2015 at 10:04 PM Kayod5, Congratulations, Have a nice day. SKAT

Beautiful Scars November 17, 2015 at 4:04 PM Congrats on your win! I agree with Paul, it reminds me of a parable in the bible. Great write :) -LU xxx *smiles*

Paul Callus November 12, 2015 at 9:51 AM This reminds me of the parable in the new testament, Kayod5! We are all gifted with talents; letting them go to waste is a pity. So let us make good use of what we possess! // Peace be with you. // paul

Nette Onclaud November 10, 2015 at 8:33 PM a thought-provoking anecdote with wise words, kayod! well done, huggs