The Shadow That Remains Poem by Adeosun Olamide

In the dark I dwelt
In the dark I dwelt alone
Alone in the comforting dark
In the dark I could see
Till you brought a lamp
Its light stealing my world
My sight lured its brightness

In the silences I dwelt
In the quietness I dwelt alone
Alone in the solemn aura
In the silence I could hear
Till you brought your words
Your voice stealing my world
My attention lured to its loveliness

In my gown I dwelt
In its caress I dwelt alone
Alone in its patting apt
In robe- I be shield from scars
Till you came- with stroking hands
Your caress hanging in my yearn
My flesh lured to you

And in your arms I dwelt
In your arms- expiry I dwelt along
Along with contending likes
In your arms- I be prone to neglect
Till you shelf- and bothered naught
Thought yours lingers in ye pass
And in dark returned- your baby weeps