PATHS THAT MUST MEET

Of four feet's wondering about in a space

A space though spherical yet boundless

Many heads joined with mind and values

they roam the street of life with a mission tangible and intangible

Yet amongst the crowd, there be certain feet destined to fit

Though silent screams had been whispered from one end.

It was never to be heard by the other yet

Time was dancing between the two, yet not ready to bring them close

Focused amongst the multitude, never yielded to distractions and its fortitude

Two feet's been walking paths of greatness yet paths didn't meet.

Destiny: as though two separate drops in the mighty oceans, will definitely blend

Though space and depth seem boundless

Waves, tides, and storm could fight, yet they will blend

That's the craft of the mastermind, the Supreme Kind

Many paths thereby, many feet be that walk, but certain feet must align

Certain Paths must blend to make a broader path

If this be many will reach the promised land

If not, many might derail off the rail line

Many paths there be, but certain paths must definitely meet

Bolaji Olaniba

(2020)

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