How my soul felt

during this relay
before I pass the baton
to another that will come
I want to relay
this torn piece of iron

for just causes
I’ll garnish my mind
lend more than an arm
speak only what is true
seeker. knower. patriot

I have seen men die alive
with voices scared to speak
with eyes scared to see
nights deprived of sleep,
and my soul felt naked

Tomide Abdul