You Are Sober
Meshack Bwoyele Keya 1960 (Vihiga)
It is a sick world!
You are the only one sober.
Drive carefully
If you are to drive.
Do not drink and drive.
It is not safe.
Never reason as the world
Reason only as you.
You are sober!
The other may be a rapist!
He is sick.
Or he may be conteplating suicide.
Be wary of them.
He may be a robber or drug pusher.
Look at him as such.
You are sober.
Hungry people exist.
Angry people are there too.
One is frequently on drugs.
He has no self start.
One has just had a quarrel
And seeks one to revenge with.
You are the only sober person.
One may be tired of the world.
He seeks a ticket to the grave.
There is one who lost money.
He is a grieving person.
One has been left by a partner.
He is bitter and sulky
Treat only yourself to be sober.
About this poem
You know yourself better. Other people may not be as you. Learn how to treat others
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Submitted by baby_p on June 04, 2021
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