STAGES By A.S Emmanuel

 ```As a toddler``` 

Black and white series

I drank from a milk factory

I fly on air, when My arms are spread in air

Everyone was a joke to me

 ```As a Teenager``` 

My files was updated

My mum, dad and siblings

I made choices, I learnt new skills

I jealous dad, build house with clay

 ```As a Youth``` 

The knowledge hall was too boring

After my graduation, I missed it

I speak back at mum, as though I know it all

I told dad, I'm enough

Not knowing I'm doing it wrong

I'm looking for balance all by my self

Instead of four lines, I made it long

For I'm mature, my details long

I was told not to go astray

I started having urge

I start to know What life was;

A battle field, no weapons or gun

A game, not programmed but manually

A journey, no map, but obstacle and prophecy

I learnt my mistakes and pile up the experiences

Teach others and try not to make same mistakes

 ```The older me``` 

my hair beginning to gray

While seated, I behold life stages

It is said , what begins do end

I went to bed one night

I woke up among aliens, with wings and glorious bodies

Shouting hallelujah

I was told I've completed my metamorphosis

Time to rest

On earth you have the right to choose your destination

Remember the broad way lead to evergreen death

Where the dead die again

While, the narrow way lead to ever lasting life

Where the dead die no more