As Far As Conversations Go II

Dad,
I’ve gone out to see for myself
What the world feels like, what people think like
I have found that there is no sense in trying to make sense about life
I found that, it takes bravery to live life
I have found that the essence of life is not found in being happy but surviving
For only the living can pursue happiness or feel any form of emotion.
I’ve seen my peers miss their way,
I’ve read stories of how people bail themselves out
I have watched a man try to take his life!
Truth is, I don’t know if to be scared or not
But something from you burns with so much intensity in me.
I am in a state of limbo, but
I can’t give up on the air within my lungs
And I’ve decided not to care much about anything
I…
Your account balance is not sufficient enough to keep up this conversation

Victor Oyedele