Reach of My Arms

My days will not be this way

Within the reach of my arms.

Eternity can wait

But my future will suffer no harm.

I look at my life

Thro the eyes of mystery’s mind,

Like an ocean washing over its shore

Or like a volcano spewing out larva

From the earth’s crust,

My rage will not be denied.

Never! Not without a fight.

Akpan