Daring the Storms

Kites of hope are daring the storms,

Lovin’ feelin’ is catching like a virus.

Ships of promises drop anchor on our shores

Doubtless, bringing sheaves of our father’s toil.

Chains of heroics link our ancestry knot to knot

Shattering clouds of ill that blurs our vision.

We press in the strides of our marathon,

Clogging the gap with faith that pelts like rock.

We are a people that will march on.

A nation that will thrive with passion.

Akpan