Larger Than Life. Poem by Uche Nwanze

Life is a whore, she screws us all.
Life is a savage it slays us.
Life is fiendish, he smites us.
Life is not fair, he cheats on us.
Life is a villain, planting landmines on our paths.
Life is a pugilist, he hits us below the belt.
Life is a pretty rose laden with thorns.
Life is inconsistent, it may turn dark by cock crow and become bright when the birds come home to roost.

When life throws a punch, return the favour.
When life gives you a challenge, stand up to her.
When life puts you down, get up and fight back.
When life taunts you, find the strength within and smile.
When life haunts you, don't throw in the towel.
When life weighs you down, don't stay down.

Live your life like the birds, they're jocund.
Live life like the grasses, they care less.
Live life like the fishes, they are fretless.




© UCHE NWANZE
31/10/2019
5: 30PM