With brothers’ dreams fulfilled, a path now clear,
I ventured forth, shedding every fear.
Through perseverance and unwavering will,
I carved my own destiny, rising higher still.
From the shadows of sacrifice, I emerged,
With determination as my guide, I surged.
Each step forward, a testament anew,
To the strength found in what I once withdrew.
I built a name, not just for me, but for us all,
A legacy of resilience, standing tall.
For Abike, the one who sacrificed it all,
Triumph awaits, beyond every rise and fall.
A song of victory following our family like a tail,
Of sacrifice, resilience, and how we prevail.
For after ensuring my brothers’ flight,
I soared to heights, fueled by their light.
With gratitude in my heart and dreams unfurled,
I hugged the world, a beacon in the whirl.
For in between sacrifice and success,
I found my purpose, amidst life’s endless quest.
I am Abike
And I am the sacrifice.
© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
2024
Ifedolapo Ogunniyi 