Walk Slowly

Go out and reach the sky~ let your wings flap and fly high, soar in the clouds and ride the rainbow, but remember not to touch the sun. Walk barefooted and explore the fields ~ dance with the bees and the butterflies sway with the blooms~ sing with the birds! but never pluck the petals nor capture tiny creatures. Climb the mountains and keep ascending~ But remember no matter how high your feet still mounted on the ground; Keep your ideals high but your spirit nigh. Fall in love- get enchanted in a dream~ But never break a sterling heart, nor you attempt to bring to eyes a tear, for it has the power to sink a ship. Walk on, walk slowly~ Remember you are just a traveller and the roads ahead are yet unseen; Handle yourself with fervent prayers for bridges are sometimes fragile. Walk on, walk slowly~ Stop and pause at every crossroad; Each turning point, each bend and curb will only be travelled but once~ Walk on, walk slowly. December 12, 2020 For "Your Advice To The Youth Poetry Contest" Sponsored by Edward Ibeh 2nd place Entered for "All Yours (May 18) Poetry Contest" Sponsored by Brian Strand