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A million diseases
In the mortal realm, a million diseases lurk
Each one poised to kill a man
The ache of longing for distant dreams
Neglecting the near for a pitiful mirage
The boil of lust, yielding to flesh
Forsaking the path of chastity
The fever of impatience, rushing to doom
While salvation stands on a steep hill
Awaiting careful tread
In the mortal realm, a million diseases lie
Each one eager to claim a man
The irritating groin of procrastination
Slowing his journey to success
The strain of distraction, hampering his focus
The shivers of failure, halting his steps
In the mortal realm, a million diseases dwell
Yet man hopes to die
Of the bruises from fighting for what's right
Of burns from the flames of progress
On the journey to fulfillment
If he falters, if he fails
He hopes to die with his diseases vanquished
Not in surrender, but in battle to the end
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Segun Banji
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