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That I am a leaf on a tree
Would I not live free?
I would grow flat-green-and-big
Even if I am a twig
With leaves upon my end
The leaves will be my friend
I’d grow to wondrous length
And from my branch
I’ll take my strength
All for you
If I’m a branch upon a tree
With leaves and twigs for company
I’ll be a part of your family
And If I’m a flower
Beautiful and sweet
I’ll hold on;
to the twig,
to the leaf
to the branch
All for you
But I’ll make you realize,
I’m like an Iroko, standing firm
From dawn till dusk
And surely,
I’ll be part of you
All seasons, with love
Written by: Muhammad Oyereyí Ahmad
Edited by: Kukogho Iruesiri Samson
Nice poem. Full of realities.
Thank you Sir.