I sometimes let go of myself and savour the
joy of my daydreams.
The joy of knowing that things can only get
better is always sweet.
Even though the angry and sharp pangs of
today’s hunger bite bitterly,
I will never let go of the hope that my
dreams will surely come true.
Empty pockets make one think that luxury
pamper is a waste of money.
But if I can’t buy all the things I want,
let me afford the ones I need at least.
Let me accept that garri and rice are both
starch instead of change of diet.
I will never let go of the hope that my
dreams will surely come true.
I am definitely going to have the best
woman in the world for a wife.
She is going to be so tender, very caring
and absolutely loving.
That missing rib that is the bone of my
bone and flesh of my flesh.
I will never let go of the hope that my
dreams will surely come true.
Though I lack spare shoes and the ones I
have now are so worn out,
I have lived uncomfortably in the only
clothes I have for many years.
Being at daggers drawn with my landlord
over rent must surely stop!
I will never let go of the hope that my
dreams will surely come true.
I am not lazy, but wouldn’t mind working
with ease of mind.
Who’s not tired of working their fingers to
the bones for peanuts?
Getting a little more than I can ever get
in wages won’t kill me.
I will never let go of the hope that my
dreams will surely come true.
I won’t be too greedy to ask for a
skyscraper or something better.
But if such are the cherries of my toil, I
won’t reject them either.
For a roof over my head keeps worries of
wetness and shine away.
I will never let go of the hope that my
dreams will surely come true.
I dream of a better tomorrow; to wipe away
the bitter tears of today.
God is really good must come to everybody’s
mind when they see me.
It is this hope that has kept me believing
in those lovely dreams.
I will never let go of the hope that my
dreams will surely come true.
Emeka Amakeze
