Temptation Poem by Vincent Igwilo

Like an octopus tied to different piles of rock
My tentacles felt the stretch at different angles
I tried to stand my ground but the tides were too great to avoid

Like a school of fish trapped between the fisherman's net and a great shark
Looking up from the depths of the ocean
I caught a glimpse of light ray retracted towards my direction
All I thought was hope coming to my aid, but I was mistaken as I saw myself in the fisherman's net

I tried shouting but it was no use
Alas I stopped fighting and listened to my heart as it says
'Hope is not far but within you, you don't need to be out of this net to catch it, it's in there with you and that's the only way out'

Searching within myself I found hope
I knew at that moment that I have no place to cling on but just on the lord
Even though many prey has fallen on my hands,
But the lord says 'that's just food chain'

Getting ecstatic I accepted what was coming be it death or life
I cared less, seeking refuge no more on others. I stood on that solid rock which the lord present
And as he wanted it, the net tore open and I was face to face with peace and freedom.