Like A Seed Poem by DEDAN ONYANGO

Like a seed we lie low
As the morning sun starts to glow
With life we begin to grow
Not knowing what awaits us-we ignore.

With our vibrant colours
We share upon.
Bringing joy to the gardener’s long wait.
We grow in different shapes and sizes
As complexion separate us.

Along the way we begin to stumble
On the thorny grounds we force our way.
With the breathe of the wind
We begin to sway
Not knowing our way.

We are the future for the next generations
Temptations overwhelm our intentions,
We begin to wither,
We lack faith
To climb up the ladder made of success
We retrogress.

Many dry along the way,
While a few cry for mercies above the sky:
Enjoy your youth
But bear in mind the repacations
That awaits you.