Thinking Of How To Be Remembered Poem by DOMINIC PREMPEH

Thinking of how to be remembered,
Sitting somberly under the African baobab
Half conscious, Hmm! Half confused
These ones will do, at least for now

I want to be remembered as the warrior
The one who fought and conquered every war
Not with machetes, guns and spears
But with his soul, mind and voice

I want to be remembered as a freedom fighter
The one who stood in for those at the rear
Not with money, strength and spears
But liberated plentiful mental prisoners

I want to be remembered as the scholar
The one who academically achieved all
Not only the theses, accolades and certificates
But imparting to plentiful brains

(March 2014. Ofoase)