Neither Gold, Silver Nor Bronze Poem by G. Akanji Olaniyi

The goldsmith was on vacation
To nowhere
At least, I do not know
The market was vacated
For no reasons
I do not know
The town was deserted
Like a ghost town
People were out of sight
My mind was troubled
But I searched with vigour
Everywhere and all places
Till I found a blacksmith
Tucked in a corner of the town
Covered in smelly sweat
Of the heat and his labour
Gold, silver and bronze; none had he
Except iron
He did the work for me
The iron ring
More precious than gold, silver or iron
The symbol of my love
Your engagement ring!

Olaniyi G. Akanji
© 2015