EYES IN MY MEMORY {For Somtinde Audu}

When I close my eyes I see little whirls of breeze
Spinning softly in the chill hamartan of my childhood
How in the cusp of this brownness I grew and learnt to sin. . .
I’m a fallen angel now, hiding amidst the grey sterility of words

In my mind I raise a chalice for you to drink of something
Glimpsed briefly in the deep mines of your feather-soft eyes
So that drunken of it we would unravel the clothes of convention
And touch with tongues the fragile skin of a truth that disturbs no one

But you turn away from the treason of my opening eye
The distance of dreams grows vast; the whirling breeze is stilled,
The chalice of language is broken and all that remains in my hand -
Is the memory of your eyes, and the remembered music of your laughter.

- Ra.

UNREQUITED LOVE... BY DAIBAH

"...I am a girl who prides herself of being in control of all my affairs, duties and obligations. Suddenly I feel so challenged and confused. My heart feels like a lightning bolt is passing through it constantly. And it all started with one look and a single touch from a boy I have always known. He has always been there, always been present but suddenly I seem to be seeing him for the first time. My heart literally stopped for a second and I was breathless. He whispered some words in his ever gentle voice but I couldn't hear a word he was saying because I could only see his lips move but I couldn't hear a word he uttered. He gently touched my shoulders to jolt me out of my silent reverie. He repeated the words he was saying "I am getting married”, that was when my heart stopped again but for a full minute this time. I had to smile with tears in my eyes and reply "I am happy for you dear”. I always knew I liked him but I realized I loved him when it was too late. Never miss a chance on Love for someday you may take that chance and it will be too late.

daibah

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