Carry Your Hoe Poem by Ojok Isaac

Oh my child, my dear child
I'm on a bridge, in dread
My strength quietly drains
My soul is afraid of leaving its house
'tik tak, tik tak' I await
But don't turn to be beggars
I taught you how to sprout grains
Don't be workshy, carry your hoe

Oh my child, my dear child
Your hands will bleed, blood
Your mouth will eat air
Your uncles will never be fair
You'll work, you'll hunt, but
They'll give you bones like a dog
Yet their children will eat flesh

My child, my dear child
Though no man be by your side
Look, the MAN above the clouds
Is with you as you suffer
He will lead you as you struggle
Heavens will rain success on you

My child, Oh my child
Offend not those who ill treat you
Never relinquish your dreams
Carry your hoe, the lord is by your side