I see them
Studying
For hours by a lantern
Late into the night
Mosquitoes hovering over their heads
Like some angelic choir
Singing lullabies
For children determined
To stay awake

After the long toil
And hard climb
Up the educational ladder
Behold their shining trophy
Of unemployment
And disillusions
And the constant striving
To no progress

Ah, the system

But you and I
Can recreate the system
That inspires hardwork
Creativity and integrity

You and I
Can build on the foundation
Solidly laid by selfless people
Of times past


You and I
Can repair the broken hopes
And broken dreams
Of our youth

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8 responses to “Rebuild”

  1. paeansunplugged Avatar

    A powerful write, Benjamin! All they need is a better and capable system which we can all endeavour to give them.

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    1. Benjamin Nambu Avatar

      Thank you dear. ♥️ You’re absolutely right.

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      1. paeansunplugged Avatar

        My pleasure. ❤️

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  2. Shweta Avatar

    Such a compelling post, Benjamin. Better systems have to be in place so that their efforts are not in vain

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    1. Benjamin Nambu Avatar

      That’s so true, Shweta. Thanks for your kind words ♥️🤗

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      1. Shweta Avatar

        You’re most welcome

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  3. Benjamin Nambu Avatar

    Thank you, Sadje♥️. It’s always a pleasure participating in wdys. I look forward to that day that there will be a better system in place for us all.

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  4. Sadje Avatar

    Amen. Yes we can and should make a better system for these bright, hard working young ones so that they should reap the rewards of their efforts. Thanks for joining in.

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