Clouds of Courage by Bamidele Seth Oluwadamilola

The early morning breeze

Tapped my rusty door;

On my bed I lay being stirred

By the silent symphony of the sun rising

Suddenly, I hopped out of bed like a frog

To behold what the day held in its wry arm.

I fell off the rock like a waterfall

Only to walk on a quicksand

Left with no choice – damned

I beheld the river of hope,

Foolhardy; I jumped into it.

The storm of adversity spiraled down from hell

Retreating, I saw the bear of doom behind

Jaw dropped, blood dripping from its monstrous mouth

Nearer and nearer, it came

Thirsty for blood, hungry for flesh

Fear circulated through me like current.

Frozen, I summoned all my resolve to fight fate

I have all but nothing to lose; I either die or die

Death with an unbowed head would be epical.

Rains of strength dropped on me

Pains of fear evaporated

Soothed by the sun’s smile

Clouds of courage enveloped me.

I tackled fate right at the 18 yard.

Life’s referee waved play on… fair play

I dribbled with dexterity as I beheld the goalpost

With a powerful shot, I hit the net of success.

I was celebrated, but scarred

I was elevated having deflated the balloon of fear

I became a hero,  

I fought the battle from Z to H.

 Biography

Bamidele Seth Oluwadamilola is a God-fearing, promising, young writer who hails from Ilero, Oke-Ogun, Oyo State. He studies Communication and Language Arts at the University of Ibadan. He loves reading, playing football and public speaking.  He is an essayist who sometimes dabbles in poetry.