MY DAYS WON'T FADE

Even when my enemies unite as one front
And friends plot to destroy me
I have an only friend who will always be there
My days won't fade

Even when my presence is unnoticed
And my voice is never listened to
And my name never mentioned
One day, I will be celebrated and called before kings
My days won't fade

Even when my ribs can be numbered as a one, two, three, four and five
And there's nothing to feed on to survive
With starvation becoming a norm,
I believe! A time is coming
When there will be more to eat, share and store
My days won't fade

Even when my academics won't work for my good
And my grades keep telling me stories of failure
My brighter days are ahead of me
My days won't fade

Even when my debts are high
And my accounts go bankrupt
And my creditors deny me of my sleep
Surely! Currencies will one day be in abundance in my life
My days won't fade

Even when my tears won't cease 
And my smile suppressed so deep down my throat
And my heart so grieved with pain
As I cry myself to sleep each day
Someday, my pillow will be dry
Oh yes!
Someday,my handkerchief will no more be soaked with tears
My days won't fade

Even when my body grows cold
And my blood runs dry in my mortal remains
And my breath goes dead silent
Generations will remember me
For my love, my impact, my legacy
Men will smile and proclaim
"She emptied herself for humanity"
My name would forever remain
And my light will eternally shine
My days won't fade



Poem written by:
Joyce Ohenewaa Kwapong

+233(0)267968373

joycekwaoong@gmail.com

Activist, Women and Children
University of Ghana, Accra City Campus
Read more on my blog:
ohenewaa-kwapong.blogspot.com


*** I believe this poem will make an impact in your life and that of generations unborn.

In every circumstance you find yourself in, cheer yourself up

And always remember to inspire and motivate yourself by saying,

Whatever my lot, My days won't fade.