I almost wrote a poem last night

I almost wrote a poem last night

But my pen was too weak to write

Line of the state of our nations

Houses of Greens and Reds, echoes of Hi’s and Nay’s

I almost wrote a Poem last night

Of sermons the Church ought to preach

Our Pulpit, Collars, Robes, and Hymns

Life lessons learnt, we did not teach.

I almost wrote a Poem last night

About my “Kaki lover” who goes to war

For the pride and sovereignty of his nation

But of his glory and praise we do not sing

I almost wrote a Poem Last night

Of the songs of my teacher not chorused

But for the white chalk and blackboards

My pen, keyboard will not be Skillful to play.

I almost wrote a poem last night

Only because I wish I knew the line.

Like Hind’s feet the verses skip. Only,

A poem, I almost wrote last night, for YOU.