His hopes are outrageous
they are like large numbers of birds
liberated into the air
only to unite at one end

Thinking twice, he gathers himself
when age and responsibility unrests
he eats every parental advice and digest
and wonders what it really takes attain the best

Taking time to weigh his mentor
with love but discrimination
he ask himself silent questions
that puts him in the right track and condition

In all his anticipation
through lives ups and damnation
in search of a great fruit
containing success and the juice of truth

He finally arrives
and he tells his story with pride
that if a man must achieve in life
he must learn to study and be wise

©Bernard Otumun, February 2003