
I see them everywhere,
supposed leaders of tomorrow
sinking deeply in seas of sorrow.
I see them everywhere
on social media, writing bunkum
and in chaotic clubs raking in rum.
I see them everywhere
making music with ludicrous lyrics,
and thrilled by some thorny theatrics.
I see them everywhere,
on the sea, sailing subtly to slavery,
basking in the billows of bravery.
I see them everywhere,
on the streets striving to survive,
thrusting thistles just to thrive…
I see them everywhere,
in betting shops and lottery points,
wining and dying in sensual joints…
I see them everywhere,
on highway snuggling the sun,
making a risky living on the run…
I see them everywhere,
hired as protesters by politicians
and fooled by mediocre magicians.
I see them everywhere,
fronting for footballers in Europe
while their hope hangs on a rope.
I see them everywhere,
the very few in this messed age
who knows there’s a war to wage.
I see them everywhere,
waging war against mediocrity,
striving for success with alacrity.
I see them everywhere,
shunning the shadow of shame
forsaking the field of frail fame.
I see them everywhere,
wielding true wealth and wisdom
to fuel future fortune and freedom.
I see them everywhere,
standing for truth and justice,
they shun pride and prejudice…
I see them everywhere,
in schools, camps and colleges,
gaining skills and getting knowledge.
I see them everywhere,
sowing seeds in the field of freedom,
creating keys to their own kingdom.
I see them everywhere,
not deterred by flashes of distraction,
a bright future is their side attraction.
Copyright 2018 Adeleke Adeite
