Perplexity

Sailing through the sea

Dancing in the wind

Listening to the music play from a distant town around

Still on the seat of wonder as I try to discern the ‘forest’ of my thought

Lying in the cool arms of time and sailing through the dew of thought

I realize; but sometimes……

There you came; though you walked your way but I was caught captive

Yes, yes I knew that if God endorses that someday I will find you

But it was my last expectation to see you soon

I cried ,yes I cried because you threw me in a state of confusion

Though I expected joy ,but ‘joy’ came to steal my joy

But; is this really you or apparition?

By Cypriano, Warri

Rays of Roses

I love with breeze and shadows that cools the jewel back

Where she lays her head under the rose tree cuddled by the sun

She sparked a glow in me

She said her name was “senorita” and I said she’s ‘sunshine’.

Even though she smiled, she seemed more than magic cos she has a face only the sun can explain

Her lips were full like wine- pitcher a queen’s hip I cannot swing

Awaiting a lip I cannot kiss even when the blood is hot

Sometimes I wait for the sorrows of the marrow

Sometimes I cannot let my heart sing a love I cannot share, a deal I cannot seal

She said it was only time for mist to haste into dawn

But sometimes I fear as I wait the thrills of tomorrow cos even home is barking only for my security

Will I ever kiss your lips? sometimes I ask…… well this is only Romeo’s heart

oh that silent whisper: when will it be day time? Daytime forevermore

By Cypriano, Warri