IF NOT FOR GOD...

Like a player, home in accord with his Father
For the Owner, he deserves a nine in the squad
The Manager sees him rather as a spectator
He sees it a worthwhile venture or more of an adventure.
If not for God . . .

There comes the match before the match
Taking place as usual in the silent dark field
Between the Manager and the Owner
The debate was ‘intense’, the fight lively
If not for God . . .
 
As expected, the real match began
And in accordance with the owner’s and Father’s will
The controversial player introduced
He’s now got to fight to stay on the pitch
If not for God . . .
 
That manager becomes unsettled
She struggles to eliminate the player
Joined in the process by an uninvited Referee
Kicks! Headbutts! Punches! Wrestles!
If not for God . . .
 
 This helpless player on the pitch of life
The Father and the owner conniving with the linesmen
Just to keep him on that deadly field
Until that manager becomes infinitely helpless If not for God . . .
 
Written by: Patrick Tanloju
Edited by: Bankole Kolawole