The Mirror of Man: A Collection of Inspirational Poems on Life and Resilience

March 12, 2026 Inimylove

The Mirror of Man: A Collection of Inspirational Poems on Life and Resilience. Read, learn, unlearn and relearn.

Table of Contents

Reflections on Soul, Mind, and Nation

To be human is to exist at a crossroads. We are caught between the internal world of our thoughts and the external world of our circumstances. This compilation, featuring the evocative voices of Iniobong Okon, Helen Jibrin, and Sadiq Abdul Tafatayi, serves as a mirror held up to that dual existence.

The journey begins within. In “The Caricature of Man” and “Washing of the Brain,” we see the struggle to define oneself against a backdrop of negativity and societal pressure. We are reminded that while the world may see a “man” or a “knight,” the mind inside is often navigating a complex “flight” for survival and clarity.

But the mirror doesn’t stop at the individual. It turns outward to the “Eagle Nation,” capturing the collective grief of a generation watching its potential being tethered by corruption and “vultures.” These verses are not just complaints; they are a rhythmic demand for restructuring both of our governments and of our hopes.

The Carricature of Man is a motivational poem and mental imagery which depicts how man needs to live his life even in the face of obstacles. The poet encourages man to live the right way irrespective of the circumstances or plights he finds himself. He should be strong and bold with self-confidence. If living a good life is rewarding, why not live it rather being a coward. Man needs to be fearless and responsible.

The Carricature of Man

Oh! Man know thyself..

Let thyself not be tossed around by Men of the night.

Show that thou art the light

Learn to use thy might

To get thy right

But never use fight

To get thy right

Remember to walk not by sight

And make thy future bright

Never live in fright

Even if thou art in a flight

Think not of thy plight

And live like a knight

‘Coz thy future is bright.

About the Author

The poem is written by Iniobong Okon, the founder of Workcareerportals. He is a recognized linguist, writer, blogger, and one of the most talented young entrepreneur. Iniobong’s goal is to leave a legacy that improves the educational sector through information and enlightenment.

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Washing of the Brain

Here is an interesting poem about the brain. Read and learn.

Little did humanity know that the brain function like a motor engine..I grew up with a mind deposited with dirty words and demoralizing expressions and now am an adult transacting with those negative deposit and just like the car engine will break down when dirt’s enters I am at the verge of doing same but I on a second thought,why die as what they call me when I can choose my destiny..so am therapist of me I got to put me in order.. THAT I OWE MYSELF..

By Helen Jibrin

The Brain by Sadiq Abdul Tafatayi

I’m just a boy but to d world I’m a man that needs to shoulder lots of responsibility.

I’m as helpless as an infant but to the world, I have to be the brave one because my gender is seen as the brave ones.

Inside me is emptiness of my very own shadow but to the world, I’m full of life.

If only the world could see beyond the physical only then would they know dat I have been subdued to eternal stress due to the expectations of the world frm me.

If only all expression can be brought to reality, I had be washing my brains with stream water so as to felt its calmness and peaceful nature.

Comr. Sadiq Abdul Tafatayi

Source: Kogi varsity students group

Weeping for My Eagle Nation

After spending several years in school,
After utilising all resources for study,
After the completion of national service,
After Getting ready for employment;

Vultures in my eagle nation says no job offer
Vultures in my eagle nation says I should create a job
Vultures in my eagle nation doesn’t understand no job creation without back up

My eagle nation happily answers giant of Africa
My eagle nation is not aware it supposed to be;
Giant in education
Giant in security
Giant in good healthcare center
Giant in welfare of the citizens
Giant employment opportunities

We are not poor,
We are not beggars,
We have wealth,
We have the resources,
We are not fail nation or citizens,
We have all it takes to empower millions of citizens;

Our only problem is corruption and greed,
Our problem is religion and sentiments,
Our problem is tribalism and ethnicity,
Our problem is fatherism, favorism and motherism
Our problem is bad leadership;

Now everybody is leaving the country for geener pastures,
Now some are roaming the street seeking for employment everywhere;

Citizens of the dark are taking advantage
Citizens of the dark are calling for interview;

Those who answer are killed,
Those who answer are raped,
Those who answer are kidnapped or scammed;

Hardship is hitting my fellow citizens on the head,
Hardship is starving my dog to death,

Yet this is a country we all find ourselves,
Yet these are the leaders we voted for,
Yet this is the country our past heroes fought for,

I weep for my eagle Nation,
Ancestors are weeping for my eagle nation,

Restructuring is the best shirt for my eagle nation,

Can I say we have hope?

Can I encourage my fellow citizens?

You sons of Nebuchadnezzar in leadership fur

You sons of corruption in leadership fur;

Allow my eagle nation move forward,

Allow our resources to be utilized by good citizens

Take up your responsibility

Take up restructuring

To my fellow students in the zone; Don’t loose hope

To my fellow citizens let’s be hopeful

Although the hope we are hoping for is not really hopeful

But I believe one day all will be well.

INIOBONG OKON

Photo: shutterstock.com

Heaven and Earth is within You, You are Just a skeleton – Poetry

Thou dresset in thy best and expensive atire everyday

Thou maket thyselves semi God

Evil and wickedness are what thou are best known for.

Thou have economic wealth

Thou control power, why? Coz thou art just a skeleton

Come to think of it;

Have you ever consider thy life

In just a matter of time?

In just 20 years from now? Or

In 30 years time?

Everything hast a time!

Hast thou also consider that thou art just a skeleton?

Did you knoweth that if thy soul liveth tis world thou hast no power elsewhere?

Thy influence is gone?

Even animal is better than thou

Whilst enjoying thy Earth Presently, thou liveth a rough life;

Thou that cannot forgive when someone wrongs you;

Thou that taketh innocent lives for no reasons

Though that restrict freedom and maketh slavery

Thou that rape, steal;

Thou that cannot pay thy workers after rendering services to thee;

Thou that uses thy influence to torture weak people;

Beware that one day thou shall smell the sand death

Thou shall be lowered to 6 feets

Yes, I mean six feet deep under!

And thy fresh body shall become sand

Maggot shall feed on thee

Thy skeleton too shall become sand

Thy soul shall go to another land for judgment.

Thy souls might not make heaven again, why?

Coz thou hast already maketh heaven for thyself whilst on Earth.

Change thy paths today and live right! For heaven is not far from you!

Leave a life of legacy.

Finally, the collection brings us back to the ground literally. “Heaven and Earth is within You” serves as a grounding memento mori, reminding the powerful and the weary alike that we are all, eventually, “just a skeleton.” It is a call to move beyond greed and toward a legacy that outlasts the sand.