LostA Poem by Folagbade Muyiwa
Were you shy?
Was I all over the place? Or you were scared And I didn't see it? Was I slow and you were kept waiting? Who were you talking to That didn't know me ? Were you monitoring and I didn't match up? Though this is over But we can never be over. I did got lost In the mid of a lot, Was I in love or fully lost? You never gave me a clue to the answer And I continued swimming In the lake that has no maps, No coordinates............ Or I failed to see it. Is beauty not in expressions? Don't words portray elegance? Are gestures lacking in ability To show forth right knowledge? Are signs becoming invisible? Or words went unheard? You are a beauty to behold But your words are not straight. Humour is lacking But you are hot! I was allured, yes I was enticed And I didn't want to see the imperfection I just wanted to lay hold of the Astonishing and seemingly inexplicable creature Sealed up within you. Though it is over But we can never be over. With eyes wide open, I saw the surface Mind so ready, I still got confused. Did you not ever feel it? Was there someone who seduced your attention? Or was it just not existing? I knocked with my eyes I rang with my attention. It was like you never heard the sound of my knocking And the sound of my ringing was muted. I hoped! Time became my ally Your location became a coordinate in my mind map. But I still couldn't get a grip You were like fish swimming in honey. But now, I have decided to sit back Keep sipping my orange lemonade Breaking the walls of distractions Crossing my legs on friendship breakers And starting afresh © 2018 Folagbade Muyiwa |
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Added on June 6, 2018 Last Updated on June 6, 2018 Author
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