I am a soldier stigmatized with wardom.
A soldier whose priority is to fight for freedom.
A soldier whose life isn't an obstacle,
but to protect the territorial integrity is the spectacle.
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Once upon a time on the battle field.
A day when my heart was sorrow filled.
A dare friend fell leaving behind his family and nation.
I was full of tears but "no room for emotion"
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Everyone has the right to life but mine is sitting on the fence.
A brave soldier whose aim is "defence".
In a deep forest where i built my mansion,
living a wild life with deadly animals as my companions.
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No mother ever reared a braver soldier.
Hardly do i hear that beautiful voice of my mother.
No father ever scolded a braver soldier.
The worst taunt always comes from the field brigadier.
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Soldier never dies but falls in a deep sleep.
When i fall in such sleep, tell my wife not to weep.
For my mother, tell her she conceded an icon.
An icon who was ready to die for his nation.
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Either i return flying high the national flag,
or i return wrapped up with the flag like a cat wrapped in the bag.
Being a soldier has left me with those two fates.
But tell my family never to expect me in a precise date,
For i am a soldier, i am born to be a "late"
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Written by Lateef Olalekan Olaniyi *Leo Zhimple* ✒ ✒
Email: Lateefolalekan491@gmail.com
Phone:08062504718
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