...their hands lays the foundation
upon which they build their nation
with the right and proper upbringing
all projects take a fresh beginning,

books in hand and bag over shoulder
they grow bold and stronger...
ready to face any upcoming challenge
unperturbed about their age
but maintaining the strength of a winner,

imitating heroes of the past
with intents to make their stay last
having the readiness to face any horror
putting up the character of a warrior
they learn things quick and fast...

though growing in an economy bedevilled with lack
all things displaced and slack
ready to take things up
making a resolve to never give up
until there is a last mark...

Learning has given them a concrete stand...
hungry to explore every available land
where upon to sink their inquisitive brains
to make an indelible mark, not stains
and meeting the ever increasing life's demands...

regardless of the time of the day
they are willing to keep ignorance at bay
being aware of the price at stake
even if the tests is theirs to take
they have made a commitment to stay.
© Emmanuel Samuel Akpa