Lekan Malik Poems

Still on the long, long race,
Struggling vehemently for the mace.
The track is filled with obstructions
To derail my mind’s determinations.
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Helper of destiny,
Someone who assists in attaining goals,
A diviner, who illuminates the pathway to greatness,
A palmist, who reveals
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In the citadel of the literati,
Where all members gathered
With concordance of their literature
Which are admissible evidence
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Oh! how beautiful you are my only bride.
Come to me, I need you by my side.
For your love is delightful to be a pride.
In your heart I want to reside.
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In a quandary I stand
At the front of these
Two doors.
Neither covetous nor acquisitive,
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God, are you still there?
I want you to be near
Because my enemies are giving me fear.
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God, I need an answer!
Why am I in danger?
Still, my foes give me anger.
Your powers, they said is wonder.
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I see Africa
I speak Africa
I drink Africa
I eat Africa
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You don’t need to fight,
Before proving your right.
Issues may arise so tight
And make blockage to your sight.
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Spontaneously I was created
With features of a rat
And qualities of a bird.
I belonged to the two.
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