Poem - The Fear Of Old Age

The Fear Of Old Age
Samuel Julius Habakkuk Kargbo

The hardest thing about growing up
Its watching time takes everyone we love
But what pains more than seeing
Our youth fades in front of our eyes?

Millions live in a dark cage of fear
The fear of old age is an imminent shadow
In the twilight of our quiet rooms
Whispers of death bring silent pains

When the flame of youth begins to wane
When strength starts fading like a setting sun
The bells of old age begin to wail
And the fear of dying presses the heart

“One day we shall all die”
Great speeches about vain lifestyles
As we merry and live in a hurry
Finding solace in short-lived romances

The fear of old age holds many as captives
God’s love is the breaking spell
From the grip of the world’s iron hands
In summer, only sunshine is seen

©️Poem Makers SL (06/07/24)
Biography:
Mr Samuel Julius Habakkuk Kargbo is a Sierra Leonean. He is popularly known as Rabbi TheWatchman or Godpoet. He was born in Wilberforce village, Freetown. He is a gentleman with admirable qualities who doubles as a fine Regentonian. He is a charismatic and spirit-filled Christian. He has an excellent attitude towards duty, pressure, commitment and multitasking.

A twenty-first leader who doubles as a reliable and trustworthy servant to people and nations. He has a BSc in Chemistry from Fourah Bay College, USL an MSc in Environmental Sciences (Hons) from Cyprus International University. He is currently doing research on Environmental Toxicology at Nagasaki University in Japan.

A Preacher, Poet, Philanthropist, Teacher, Chemist, Environmental scientist, Creative writer, Songwriter, Scriptwriter, Poetry coach and Leadership mentor. He has written innumerable quotes, stories, songs, and over one thousand, eight hundred poems.

His wand of writing is provoked by The Holy Ghost and that is his mystery. Mr Kargbo is the CEO and inventor of Poem Makers SL. A poetry brand that motivates and mentors young brilliant minds in Sierra Leone and abroad. He believes in teamwork. He continues to contribute to the success of many non-poetry organisations and poetry organisations like Discovery The Hidden Pens where he is a core ingredient and Chief Judge. He celebrates others as he loves to see people grow and metamorphose into butterflies. He is a man with an excellent spirit and of great influence.