THEME: A Battle Lost and Won

To me is the noble task of history I choose me a rare treasure and a jewel A diamond in the wrought The boundless freedom amidst the companionship of the fatherless Abundant harvest in the desolate waste Refreshing soul who dare stare at the face of the famine Shelter in the wilderness of solitude Confidence in the face of fierce history Unparalleled posterity in the company of the barren Unlimited favour in the class of the unschooled Mitigate scholar in the company of the unlearned Widest view in the valley of decision The glorification of the despised The vindication of the unloved The innocence of battle The pride of the commoners with a despised beginning Now, if I may ask? Is there strength in hunger and thirst? Comfort in nakedness and illness Victory in prison or captivity Companionship in seclusion and rejection Life in the face of Death and Sin Hope in war against Satan and Darkness Eternal Life after the earthly death Unending joy and hope after the earthly transitory pains and anguish To curb the mind curiosity and the incessant complaint My guard and childhood heart reply: ‘The ALL-KNOWING needs neither man’s gifts nor special skills Whosoever can bear his mind yoke, the same serve him best But, as 4u a beloved and friend, covet 2b a fool in this world Returning good deeds 4every foul play on you! 4d Lord has chosen the despised things in this world to inherit eternal glory and power Yet, the first shall be the last and the last shall be the first Now, go your way with this message at the back of your mind: ‘I desire Mercy! Reference: From Aluko Sayo Enoch Literary and poems collection