I’ve lingered too long in this box of despair,
Bound by the chains of doubt and fear.
But now I rise, with fire in my chest,
No longer content with being less than my best.

The walls are crumbling, the light breaks through,
A world of wonder calls, vibrant and new.
I’ll soar on wings I never knew I had,
Unleash my soul, and feel truly glad.
No more shadows, no more disguise,
I’ll paint my dreams across the skies.
For the power within is a boundless sea,
And I am the storm – wild, fierce, and free.
© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
2025