"Rise, Dear Graduates, Rise"

Oluwagbenga Abiola
@oluwagbengaabiola322369
3 months ago

"Rise, Dear Graduates, Rise"

"In halls of dreams, where futures are made
You sat, eager, with hearts not yet frayed
But now, at home, with certificates in hand
Uncertainty looms, like a desert sand

The pain of idle days, the weight of unfulfilled fate
A government's promise, that's lost its state
The roar of unemployment, a constant, nagging din
A generation's potential, locked within

But don't let the silence, of empty pockets and pride
Drown the fire, that once burned, deep inside
For in the darkness, a light still gleams
Patience, dear graduates, be your guiding beams

Don't blame yourselves, for the system's fail
A government's neglect, that's left you to flail
But know your worth, your skills, your mind
Are treasures, that no economy can leave behind

So hold on to hope, like a beacon in the night
And know that your time, will soon shine with new light
Keep learning, growing, and pushing forward still
For every closed door, a new one will fulfill

And to the leaders, who've failed to create
Opportunities for the youth, to participate
In the economy's growth, and the nation's might
Remember, the future, is in their sight

So rise, dear graduates, and don't give up the fight
Your patience will pay off, in the morning light
And though the journey's long, and uncertain too
Know that your dreams, are still possible, anew."

Abiola Oluwagbenga

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