Flowers And Heroes. Poem by Ogolla Enock

Flowers have an untold story,
the mistreatment by reckless hands,
the scorching sun, the heavy rains,
and the pests that threaten their demise.

Through it all, flowers can't help but wait
for better days. Eventually, flowers blossom
only to be cut and stacked in beautiful vases
then disposed of the moment they begin to wither.

As it is with flowers so it is with heroes;
Blossoms today and becomes the object of praise
But quickly neglected and their sacrifices soon forgotten
Everything suffers, but flowers and heroes suffer the most.

Of all the heroes; patriots, parents, and spouses
Are often the most sacrificing and often the most
betrayed and most neglected afterward
by those to whom they sacrificed so much.

As much as possible, live accountable
to the hands that formed and sustained thee
and honor the womb that birthed thee
Only then, can you prosper or be blessed indeed.

Ogolla Enock -12th May 2022.