Visions For a Future Time

Thoughts brew action

And when action is sieved with time

History becomes the filtrate

As we each are given

A unique face to wear

So also are we each assigned

An equally unique cross to bear

With a vast pedigree of afflictions readily available

There’s an equal allotment of weaknesses

With which our very essence are tested

And since evil is always possible

And goodness eternally difficult

There are routes which to our redemption lead

But I cannot tell you its nature exactly

Anymore that I could tell you precisely

The experience of birth

If you have never had it

I’ll only explain it thus

We all possess the size of mouths

The palms we inherit can comfortably feed

And we should not rouse from sleep

Dreams we are not willing to fight to achieve

‘Cos nothing but unfulfilled dreams

Make us crazed and wanton

And drive us to dangerous behavior

So, as I have honed my dreams

To conform to the reality that exists in the sphere of my abilities

I advise you to do same

And it’s with utmost hope

That I say this prayer

To all dreams on hold

Credits

WORDS: Onuoha Chidozie

Photography: Jefferson for MillareFashion

Tees: H&M

Geek Gasses: Roadside bought

Hair Styled By: Millicent Arebun

Makeup: None