Is when the sun rises from the east In early hours of the day, Wiping away persistent nighty mist Is when time passes By ticking of clock, seconds counting To minutes and minutes to hours Is when the hustling men Amidst scorching sun wallowing Catch up their successes Is when the promising crescent Answers the celestial call to render its service Is when we maneuver Into the step of progress after swimming In the pool of the hard-working
Mubarak Said is a Nigerian poet, an award winning essayist and a short story writer from Funakaye Local Government of Gombe state, Nigeria.
Said was a winner of 2020 ANCOPPS essay writing competition in Gombe state. He participated in many secondary schools competitions , including FRSC essay writing competition and so.
His works have been published by different Nigerian and international News paper and magazines as World voices magazine, Susa Africa, Opinion Nigeria, daily trust and many others
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