5 Cents

You catch my eye
Begging, Pleading…
I see your plight
Worried, Saddened…
Your cause is mine
Promise, Binding…
I’m here to fight
Purpose, Finding…


Time passes by
Winter, Seasons…
I’m led astray
Lifestyle, Reasons…
I’ll get to you
Priority, Rankings…
But not today
Fatigue, Resting…

I’ve got my life
Stressful, Tedious…
I’ve got my needs
Shelter, Lexus…
I’m not a saint
Moses, Jesus…
I feel no guilt
Hardened, Callous…

Quit looking here
Ireful, Testy…
This needs to end
Arid, Banal…
I cannot help
Working, Busy…
I’m not a friend
Serious, Final…

You catch my eye
Begging, Pleading…
The eyes of a child,
Innocent, Suffering…

for five cents a month…

Akin Ogunsola
2008