Legacies! by Adewale Sobowale

Seasons, just like barracks

are relatively permanent!

People only pass through them;

Like we say

where I come from:

A clerk can’t ever

outlive the office;

No matter how long they live

will they be Methuselah?

They can’t outlive life!

We weren’t aware

when we breathed our first;

Nor can we be aware

when we’ll breathe our very last!

Could we live every second

as if it were the last

before we disappear into dust?

While we’re at it

could we leave a legacy

for people to remember us for?

Whether positive or negative

people passing by our graveside

will surely pray or curse us

for the legacies we’ve left!

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