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BY Diolu Tobechukwu, 3:51pm December 18, 2015,

Poem: In Contrast

by Diolu Tobechukwu, 3:51pm December 18, 2015,
Mirror

Mirror
Every individual has his story, his sphere of influence and different processes for different purposes, therefore it is unwise to compare our success with others.

At age 23, he already has a well-paying Job and a beautiful Spouse…
You’re single and a volunteer at 27 still staying at your parent’s House…
She found her rich, famous soulmate at a very young Age…
You’re 32, your lover just left you, and you’re filled with Rage…
After completing his five-room duplex at VGC, he just bought a range rover Sport…
Your tricycle develops a fault and you had to spend half of the money you saved for your Hut…
He’s a bright child but can’t afford to buy uniforms in a public School…
But she’s goes to a high-profile private school, got all her text books, and feels Cool…
Her friends surprised her at her 3rd baby shower, four years after Marriage…
12 years after, you’re still hoping for a child after you’ve had a Miscarriage…

There’s no explanation whatsoever why there’s war, earthquake and flood…
While other countries constantly enjoy fair weather with no shedding of blood…

Some born into extreme poverty…
And others automatically from birth inherit properties…

Although it seems really unfair…

And the journey Unclear…

We all have different Pathways…

Leading to a predestined Highway…

And in this journey of Faith…

Sometimes we just have to Wait…

As the big picture becomes Clearer…

And as the foundation gets Deeper…

It’s preparation for the massive structure about to Rise…
Therefore…
“Those who compare themselves with others are NOT WISE.”

Last Edited by:Abena Agyeman-Fisher Updated: March 25, 2016

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