DEAR SON II

 

it’s me again

the branch you sprang out from 

heed these words diligently

write them on the tablets of your heart 

“age is just a number” wisdom whispers 

never be concerned about people’s age 

help them if you can 

accord respect to everyone 

many are dead and gone  

died tragically on something avoidable 

their souls will know no peace in the grave  

regrets will eat up their bones 

I ain’t saying I am perfect 

I tried living a blame-free life 

I am proud of lots of things I did 

that is why I lived in peace 

dear son, i may be drunk or sober 

but listen to these words when you’re older 

happiness is the best medicine 

but most people lose it because they wallow in sin

I know someday, my great great grandchildren 

will wake up and yank my photo off the wall 

lol, that’s fine, they recognize me not but I’ve played my part 

I was their rite of passage, mission accomplished 

stories are told to those who crave for it 

their ears itchy, minds on the edge of suspense

be open minded each and every day 

the only time we stop learning is when we are dead

carefully select your cronies 

they are the ones who will fuel your destiny 

one bad apple in the tray soils the rest 

your close friends are a true reflection of yourself 

be slow to anger, don’t be hasty to judge 

not all expectations comes in right container 

not everything you pray for will actualize 

God has helped you filter the thorny ones 

I pray each day you grow in God’s love 

just as your mother’s love is pure 

may you elude pride always 

never give it a chance or a tiny space 

dear son, it’s me again

the branch you sprang out from 

heed these words diligently

write them on the tablets of your heart 

@talk2leigh

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7:35am

25 April 2025