The World Stood Looking Poem by G. Akanji Olaniyi

As he fought his wars
The world stood looking
In excitement of the drama
In joy of the struggle
Like a wrestling or boxing match
In the ring under the spotlight
They shouted, screamed and booed
But he was fighting just no opponent
It was everybody and himself
The whole world was his opponent
He jabbed, swerved, hit, jumped and even dodged
He did everything like a fighter
Like a combatant
He lost heat and sweat
The world stood looking
The people in the world
They laughed and jeered
They all knew what would happen
It was an effort in futility
He needed direction
But he lacked it! ! !

OLANIYI G. AKANJI
© 2015