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As I grow like an unsure plant
I hope to become a giant Oak tree
It seems I do not control the moment
Some have been tramped by heavy forces

My friends have suddenly become tall
As I seek to reach them 
They failed to look and to pull up
Some fall down dirtily and fall forever

In education the best I thought would succeed
In education the worst I knew would fail
But the successful is now the Hustler.
The failure is now the millionaire.

I do not know what I am not
But I do know what I am
I have heard of the power of the spirit
To give, to deny, and to withdraw

This is what I have stuck to

Copyright © Hakeem Sotayo Aro | Year Posted 2010

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Date: 12/1/2024 11:31:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Date: 3/9/2016 12:07:00 AM

Hakeem, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
Date: 1/10/2016 4:58:00 PM

Hakeem, I enjoyed reading your excellent poem today. Thanks for sharing -- ..SKAt
Date: 8/17/2011 10:13:00 AM

ups brother.
Date: 8/4/2011 8:35:00 AM

Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest. I wish you the best in the final round Hakeem. Love, Carol
Date: 8/1/2011 8:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week on PoetrySoup Hakeem. Love, Carol
Date: 12/1/2010 6:14:00 AM

We are having our first laying snowfall this morning in Springfield,Ohio. December 1,2010 what a way to enter this month. It is absolutely beautiful and finds me in good spirits. I have enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Hakeem. Looking forward to reading more. Have a wonderful day. Love, Carol

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