Do Not! ! ! Poem by G. Akanji Olaniyi

Do not go looking for waters
In the deserts
Do not go looking for sand particles
In the oceans
Do not go looking for leafy trees
In the savannahs
Do not go looking for grass
In the swampy forests
Do not go looking for friendship
In the midst of distrust
Do not go looking for love
In the center of hatred
Do not go looking for affection
In the abode of dislike
Do not go looking for fellowship
In the garden of apathy
Do not go looking for joy
In the house sadness
Do not go looking for success
In the city of failure
Direct your pursuit well
Take your focus off the fruitless
Let your target be on the right line

OLANIYI G. AKANJI
© 2015