Contemplation on the Odu Odi Oyekun

Why
do our minds need to be lead
like puppies being taken out for a walk.
Why
do we follow blindly
words spoken centuries ago
written and re-written
translated and re-translated
a game of spiritual telephone
where letter and spirit are misunderstood.
Why
do we fear change
yet change so rapidly
that we barely keep pace
leaving many behind.
So it is that
Unchained
we become slaves to messiahs
Untethered
we become bound by dogma
Unlocked
we close the door.
Is it only after we have lost sight
that we can truly see?
Or
can we simply close our eyes
and look within
to find the truth of love.