The Morning Hours Poem by Babajide Adepoju

I've not conquered
golden cities
Like Napoleon and Alexander did
But I've fought greater battles

I've not sailed the world on Titanic's
Nor travelled through labyrinths and mazes
But I've seen greater adventures

I've not surveyed prisons like Mandela
Neither have I been tortured like cena
But I've gone through greater punishment

An adventure of time
A battle of strength
Punishment of youth

Journey through ages
Times we were as agile as monkeys
Times we had the strength of pride

Times we rode on tigers
Times we docked on trees
Times we watched sunset in beautiful barracks

Times of exploitation
Exploiting our bodies, strength and brains
Times we wished to be superstars

Times we wished we knew the future
Times we wished school was a dream
Times our hearts were cemented in defiance and goodwill

Times of testimonies and wars
Times our legs were motorcycles
Spanning length and width

Times of rewritten laws and wonders
Times of undying love and protection
Times fatigue was no issue to us

Autumn falls and spring summers
So is the time of one's youth
Times of trivialities and dignities

Embrace it while it last
The captivity and freedom of youth
Only exist for a lifetime

Man cannot but journey through
Through this interesting phrase
Once in a lifetime and never to it again.