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Contestant no. 8:slidewaxie and Uncjay.
stanzas: 1-3 written by Slidewaxie
stanzas: 4-9 written by uncjay.
Arranged by Uncjay.
uncjay: 08101959467
Slidewaxie:07035593128


THIS, I AM

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Like the Atlantic Ocean my shortcomings are seen
Like a raven lunatic I threaded always, the deviant path
Unkempt as to defining everything, my ways, to them are sins
Yet I was call not of evil but of good even with my deviant path

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My actions though unguarded, was never meant to hurt
I was neither meant to be perfect, nor even created to be one
I crave for them to look through me, beyond my disgusting being
And see the things I perfected, even in imperfect being

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I was neglected since I decided not to change my ways
My future left unprotected as they shift the pole I leaned
In their heart I was a disgrace and in time they hoped I fail
In my quest to be different I must walk the lonely way

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They interpreted my actions with contempt,
Pointing me towards an unknown future
They persisted my cause toward a vague end, but No!
My mind was made, not the bad they see but the good I behold,

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Down the years it has been glorious with bitter-sweet sacrifices,
Never will I assume the catalyst to see this rose gross in agony,
Rendering the karnel to shed its clothes
But never put it back on itself,

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This, I call to prove that which is proven
Even then I crave their loving heart,
That they consider my passion, so it does not woven,
For I'm clothed by my choice certainly but not to hurt a heart,

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Their perception though, rob me of being the desired lad,
The pillar of my decision was not of evil or cursed
But of blessings; even in my imperfection,
This, they take amiss,

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Though not here to convince otherwise;
I tour the path of elusive one, in their sight
My stand was mistaken, all along
Yet my action vindicated my later

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Above all!
My soul joyed of the love, the happiness, the joy,
The tranquility, the bond that defines my success,
For tedious the toiling took me alone
Yet the rejected stone became the corner stone
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Brief Analysis:


Notable is a conventional Nigeria society where parent, relatives or guardian(s) assume the responsibility of making preference for their ward when it comes career choice. This however, have often than not mislead the career of children where the practice remain formidable. Not until recently that few changes are noticed as a result of civilization but statistic still have it that more parent require satisfactory orientation to let go this acts. This is a poem that explore the traumatic experience of an adamant and reluctant but self determined child whose parent thought his choice of career is a disgrace to them, they try changing him but he would not just give in to their pressures, thus they left him to face the reality of life alone. He toiled, he saw the ups and downs, the ugly face of reality in pain and agony in his career but eventually he succeeded. A lesson and an indictment to those parent , relatives and guardian(s) who still believe they reserve the right to chose their children's endeavours career-wise.


To those who have passion toward a career or the other that seem abomination to his/her parent or guardian(s), hence they tend not to support your choice in life, don't just give up or shy away from your passion. Yes the journey maybe difficult, tedious, but certainly achievable, why then should you allow anybody's scorn discourage you from following your path. Look at the likes of *Denrele Edun* and *Charlie Boy*, I'm sure their respective choice of careers were not welcome by their parent/guardian(s), but they defile all odds and pushed on, whether you like them or not, today, they are successful individuals.

**** follow your dream even when people say you are mad, you will surely succeed.****

danbrowndmf:
then why did u quote me at 1st,telling me u are a male when i was nt even referring to u?.

Ma unreserved apology the mistake was frm me.

Tnk you. One luv

@SLIDEwaxie hwfa na.....na me and you dem pair Ooo. Abeg lemme knw whether you be male or female. Tnx

danbrowndmf:
then why did u quote me at 1st,telling me u are a male when i was nt even referring to u?.

Sowie maybe its a mixed up, cos I found your quote in my mention, am I suppose to be told it was meant for me?

danbrowndmf:
na u be Allnaijablogger? If u are then why using is uncjay moniker?






Cc llaykorn.

No sir, am not allnaijablogger.....I simply remain the @uncjay ntn more...