Written piece
The Epilogue
Manka'a Harriet Musi
Cameroon
About this piece
I am uncomfortable with the way of life of many young people who are into crime. I am writing to create awareness, condemn this moral decay of youths, encouraging those already into it to make a new beginning and to discourage others from following this bad example.
Under the tree
Wishing to be free
When I remember
My earlier ember
Then I was still young, vibrant and ambivalent
But I chose a life of worthlessness
Over a life of ambitions
Now, I see the consequences
Of my negligence
Six feet down
In the grave of confinement
Your wailing won't forecast
Now I am filled with regret
For being such a minx
I might be a child
But I am not mild
I am fully aware of my future
I think it is going to be torture
This should be taken down
On your list of lessons
All you youths
Please, don't take this as a monologs
Wow! What an epilogue