The Journey of Fame and Hope - Kyilleh Dominic Arituo

My son, I am sending you,
I am sending you on a journey of fame –
You will meet roaring lions
And Grecian cheetahs.
But I am sending you like a creeping snake,
Walk straight.
Your heart is well protected in a cage,
Neither fear the untamed or the swiftest,
Be a king and never look back.

My son, I am sending you,
I am sending you on a journey of hope –
You will meet screaming eagles
And Russian falcons.
But I am sending you like a harmless dove,
Fly gently into space.
Your heart is well protected in a cage,
Neither fear the untamed or the swiftest,
Go where the stars recline
And with your industrious hand
Get a grip on time –
It is swifter than the falcon;
With a leap it will carry you into the void
And with a dive it will bring you back home
Asleep and “Late”.



Kyilleh Dominic Arituo was born in Fielmua, Sissala West District. He is currently enrolled in B.A. studies at Valley View University.

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2 comments:

Darko Antwi said...

Kyilleh thanks for commenting kindly on the tit-bits we share here and there.

'The Journey of Fame and Hope' and your debut poem are both great - for study and consolation. I believe that, for the sharpening of one another, you are certainly going to add your voice here.

Welcome!

Philip Addo said...

Dominic, I agree with Darko that this is a very beautiful piece of work. I like both its content and its artistic creation. Kudos!


To you Darko Antwi, I will like to thank you for being the big brother to we those coming into the poetry arena. Keep on inspiring us. We do appreciate it.