Do not envy
A stranger's shoes from a distant
Trade yours in advance
Before getting to walk in his
Test drive, up close
It is full of holes left
By the rat, that waits to make dinner
When the sun goes down, lights out
He smiles
With a permanent grin
Cry is too messy an act
To clean after
Do not assume
It is for the enjoyment of feast
That the beggar ask for more
In dinners served
Hunger has no taste-buds
To talk of, believe me
And a thirsty man
Will drink foul water
But perseverance
Has to pay off
It is too high a price
To pay for a bag of tricks
Ownership has to be made of
If not then why, the trade off
The long journey to have taken
I sure hope, it is not just a bag of tricks
Oh never envy till you've walked some - in someone else's shoes..I totally agree Kodjo. Nice.
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts and a very interesting read well presented.
ReplyDeleteYes, life's journey are full of holes to be accounted for, some deeper than others. Interesting verse!
ReplyDeleteYou have some profound stuff here. I like particularly like the line, 'hunger has no taste-buds'
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ReplyDeleteExcellent Kodjo
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This poem gave me chills as I read it, Kodjo. So much truth here! I would like to hear this poem read aloud.
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