You are the promise of a better today,
Hope for a brighter world.
Our expectations of you are high,
Yet your constraints and challenges are many.
But true greatness was never attained without a struggle
Nor victory without a foe.
We are our greatest foes,
We battle daily with our self-esteem,
Fears failures and successes.
Our self-esteem limits us,
Fear immobilizes us,
Failure discourages us
And success deceives us.
There is a purpose for your existence,
A destiny that awaits you.
Set your goals high and run with the vigour of youth.
Let your characterspeak beyond words,
This rare treasure in today’s world
Would bring you before Kings.
- Mrs. Nkoyo Rapu (2006)