Okay? by Aishat Elusogbon
You're lying on your bed Staring at the ceiling Thinking, wondering When it will stop Or better yet; When it will start. You've been praying, crying Hoping, wishing You've knocked every door Pulled every string But it seems like You'll never realize this dream You're tired now, Exhausted You don't want to lose The hope you have left But it's fading slowly You're hanging on But it's slipping steadily Does He notice? Is He there? Will He do it? Does He care? High up He sits there Watching Like One in charge Listening Silently observing Like a teacher Studying a student Taking a test. Hang in there, You. Every prayer said Every tear shed Every mental scream Every wall kicked Has been duly noted Hang in there, okay? It will come true When it's best to. In the meantime, Pray Trust Wait Okay?