THEIR FOOTSTEPS

I walk the footstep of my father today 

I felt his pain, anguish and fear

of not losing his wives and children 

not while he's still alive 

I walk the footstep of my mother today

praying constantly and earnestly seeking 

for divine protection upon all her fruits

they can grow and blossom into a fruitful tree

I walk the footstep of my brother today

hustling so hard to get through the day

trying to make a life from this dead system

working multiple jobs to make life better

I walk the footstep of my fiance today

still in doubt of my promises to her

despite our seven years together 

fears of i might wake up one morning and leave

I walk the footstep of my friend today

he stares at me and sees all I will become 

instead of wanting the best for his crony

he chose hatred and smiles while plotting 

I walk the footstep of my neighbour today

How she had become what she has become

She cries almost all the time

The pain of losing an only child to the cold hands of death

I sat down and evaluated myself

I've never been more confused than i ever was

all my thirty-three years I'm yet to discover myself 

time is a great healer, but a lousy beautician

@talk2leigh

15 Jan 2021

2:14pm