Pound For Love Poem by Leonard Akwo

Before my very eyes
around, your back you turn
here i stand freezing to ice
yet to ash my heart burn
of what need is my birth
if my only mine cannot stay
for the pounds i cannot get?
My heart goes for her all day
lest i die, go give her my words
i will give away even my last blood
and yes, adore her like a gods
my reservoir of affection, i'll let flood
these, cowries can afford not
tell her wait for the lot the morrow has got