This One Year
THIS ONE YEAR
Where ne'er I've trodden,
Caught in the middle of many roads,
One leading to greatness,
Many to destruction and shattered dreams,
Here I am faced with a choice-
Which path do I choose?
Which way do I go?
What do I do with this chapter of my life ?
Shall I sit back and watch time pass?
Till the twelfth month of my sojourn
On this unknown land elapse?
Again, I thought,
"this is the best time to enjoy the life of independence NYSC has bestowed on me."
I could choose not to go to work,
Sit back at home, and let the entertainment industry keep me engaged,
I could make a handful of friends,
Visit all the places of interest in town
Till my eyes and legs become sore.
But then I came to a point of realization
"What happens to my dream?"
Oh no! I need to hatch it of course.
Yes, this is the best time to do that.
Choosing the path of greatness
Leads me to fulfillment of my dreams.
So, I had a made up mind
And this is what I have resolved to do,
For myself and in this strange land,
I'm gonna do the good I can,
By all the means I can,
In all the places I can,
At all the times I can,
As long as ever I can.
Dear friend,
During this one mandatory year of service to God and humanity,
Make the right decision and follow it with right action,
Choose the path of significance,
I dare say, choose the life of greatness.
Written by Soremekun Oluwatoyin
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