**just A Friend** Poem by Adebayo Smartfingers

“For how long? ” I asked, you said: “very soon”
We hold hands, talk on phone for ‘eternity’
Am not bothered about the shopping spree
Coz I know love comes not free
Though, your friends say we are a perfect match
‘Just a friend’ you say I am; i hope am not just a patch?
Hold my hands when its still there
Inhabit my heart when it is still bare
Kiss my lips when it is still fair
Coz a time will come, you will say “YES”, be my soulmate
And I will tell you “NO” it’s too late!