For Once I Will Live Poem by Emmanuel Joseph Olumakiss

For once I will live;
Forget my worries and previous pain
Giving a break to the thought of yesterday
Chasing of fame I will take a break
Giving myself a befitting rest

For once I will live;
Knowing that life easily fades
Forfeiting some paths I've always tread
Isn't time I enjoy this life to my taste?
Before I am chased to early grave

Little by little we can win the race
Not living to make it once in a day
Where do we go with the wealth we've made?
If we don't care for ourselves and mates

For once I will live;
Who knows what tomorrow may bring?
Despite what comes my way
I will enjoy so I can withstand the coming days.