By Mary Odunola Okwudiba

I see a tempest tossed ship
Troubled by raging sea’s roar
Numberless miles from tranquil harbour
Though threatening tempest a wreckage suggests
Onward…the vessel sails.

I see a solid flamed gold
Severely heated by fiery flames
Though engulfed in flames of fire
Calm… the gem remains.

I see a risk acquainted man
Challenged by limitless dangers of life
Though for long the rough persists
Lo! Beyond the rough he sees.

I know it’s the adventurous ship
Lifely in motion and catching the wind
Lifting its sails and onward bounds.
I know it’s the precious pure gold
Glowing in fire and brighter shines
Unstopped by fire but started by it.
I know he’s the daring man
Sweating and stretching as challenges he meets
His comfort zone deserts big dreams a reality to make.

I’ll see the ship taking on the world
For it challenges the sea anywhere to go
Oh adventurous ship! Courageous ship!!
You I’ll see soon taking on the world.

I’ll see the gold shining like a dawn
For it endures the flames so brightly to shine
Oh uncomplicated gem! Consistent gold!!
You I’ll see soon shining like a dawn.

I’ll see the man getting the best
For difficulties surmounted he to forge ahead
Oh persistent man! Determined man!!
Focused man and action man!!!
You I’ll see soon getting the best.