An Ode To The Great Ones

To: The Builders And Pillars

We all need the visionaries in our inner circle

People whose vision of our future transcends our present

Who see in us the greatness we do not see in ourselves

Who commit themselves to their life’s work

Of building others into the empires they have envisioned

They recognize and visualize a future unseen

And comfortable in their set purpose

Build mansions of others

They harbor no ill will, envy or jealous thoughts

Never threatened by their protégé’s success

They work relentlessly to build on the common vision

They are our forever mentors

Our ride or die brethren

Our second shipmate

Our paddy for life

We salute the builders and pillars

Whose silent work to make us greater

Raise the bar higher and keep us focused

Their presence in the shadows and away from the spotlight

Keep us resolute and focused

Salute! Salute! To The Builders and Pillars

Your work will stand come rain or shine

For you have placed yourself as a foundation stone

To an everlasting edifice and legacy of life

By Imabong Faminu

Imabong Faminu is the Founder/Chief Creative Officer at Words’R’Wine — a writing and content creation outfit. Connect with her on Twitter @IFaminu and on LinkedIn