Dorcas Tayire

I stood
At the crossroad,
Uncertain of the life before me
And the one behind me.
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How can I forget,
the very first day we met,
indeed it was; like the picture I saw in a dream I dreamt.
Tall, dark and handsome
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The trumpets screamed in happiness.
The drums and guitars gave us some dancing steps
Our lips parted ways; giving in to an overwhelming laughter.
The violins and tambourines gave us some melodious tunes.
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Anyday
Someday
One day
The pain we gain won't reign to stay.
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In her womb, I laid
grew my hands, legs…
till I was fully formed.
Got out after nine months,
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If wishes were fairies,
I'll fly to the future and ensure
without work,
my wishes are met.
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I have no food.
My stomach rumbles from hunger.
My body reacts in weakness,
Sending the message of pain to my brain.
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Different pages, different chapters; a story to render.
Tears streaming in some.
Smiles; being begged to show its' face.
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Hope, it is; they say
what you feel for tomorrow, may.
Might happen or maybe nay,
the unwavering joy; hovering in your heart
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Many days, singing many songs.
Playful are some,
dancing with the sun.
Singing lullabies in mysteries.
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The leaves ruffled,
The dogs whimpered and whined.
The night owls sang sad solemn songs.
Danger was lurking behind her door,
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I was twenty save one
when these happened to me:

I complained, I grumbled
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I stumbled, i fell
rising again, I fell,
retracing my steps, I fell
tearing apart, crying out loud,
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'What would it be, ' said he,
'The world's treasure or me?
If abundantly blessed, will thou still remember me?
For it's because of this,
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I grew up
Holding unto the hands of anger,
It was easy for it to ruin my life.
If I could turn back the hands of time,
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Greatness craved me
As much as I wanted it,
Success sought after me 
More than I could ever think.
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Is a veil that pins
Down the pains from breaking out
And having a voice.
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Your harmless jokes
poison my soul.
That I laugh it off,
Doesn't mean my heart
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The fearful trees flapped their green wings
At the angry circling of the wind.
The sky groaned and left its mouth opened.
Legato beats drummed on rooftops.
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The breathe; never ceasing sound,
That kept holding me bound,
To the melodies; I sing,
My boldness; I bring,
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