Foolish Optimism

FOOLISH OPTIMISM?

Many visions, still no mission

I’m not sure I have the passion

It’s more of my imagination

Following the path to that occupation

Many missions, still no visions

I have that passion

I express myself through fashion

But it’s not so in my nation

It’s more of a tiny fraction, until you become successful.

Or am I just a FOOL

Trying to change rules

I believe in making things new and improved

But the mindset of my peers, speak a different language

Sticking to the same old page, fills me up with rage

Their minds stuck in a cage, causing serious damage

Or I’m just a FOOL

I say once again

I want to make things new

Rather all I do is put a strain on my brain causing me pain

Maybe I just leave things the same old way

And I pray things will get better

Till then, I’ll put my brain in a cage too

Sticking to the rules on that same old page

Written by 15 year old Lois Oluwatunsore Akande

2nd of January, 2024

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