My PINNACLE YOUTH

By Emeka Anyaogu

I was once a vibrant youth
Standing in the pinnacle of glory
My glory was seen by all men
But as I trudged ahead
I walked into a moonless night
Where the stars were hidden by tears
That beclouded my eyes and stole the songs from my heart

Now I work in a flowerless garden
Toiling with sweat from morning to night
My life has neither fragrance nor joy
For glory no longer abides with me
I have walked thorny paths
Bleeding and with blistered feet
Too weak to admire, too worn out to be admired

Strengthened by the bread of life
I'm back to take my rightful place
Pinnacle is my territory
I will forever PRAISE Him
For His FAVOUR upon my life
My God who gave me WISDOM
To have VICTORY over my weaknesses. PF