Courage, Love And Peace. Poem by Okim Otu

if I shout aloud
do not fear
I shout because
I have been quiet too long

if I fall
do not faint
I fall because
I have stayed up for too long

if I cry
do not think I'm weak
I cry because
I have been strong for too long

if I die
do not mourn
I die because
I must also live beyond

if I love you
even when you detest me
I love you because
you are a replica of your creator

if I forgive you
knowing you will hurt me again
I forgive you because
we are human and human has flaws

if I am a fool for you
do not denigrate me
I'm a fool because
I want us to live in peace.