THE BEST I EVER HAVE
I should call you the best I ever had
But that wouldn’t just be false, it will also be hard
It wouldn’t just be mean it will also not be me
You never become my past – no, you won’t pass by me
My days are few but the best were with you
My nights are short and filled with dreams of you
I abhor the nights ‘cos they fuel undying memories of you
I detest my dreams ‘cos I get to see the you I never would have
I try to see your heart and soul
Via the lenses of the space in my heart – the hole
But my gaze may leave me blind – the mole
‘Cos your soul shines like a star – at night and day
Your memories would always be fresh – my star
You, my book and bake would never become a scar
Rest, assured that though our hands may part
My heart, thoughts and affection would never depart
Our paths may part — but our love transcends paths
The world may spell us apart but like a horse and its cart
We are the art of hearts – never to be understood.
I’d remember the fights with fierce tears
I’d gaze into the future with fresh fears
The memories of your smiles would drown my tears
The soothing whispers of your voice would choke my fears
Till the last of my breath – you I’d cherish
I’d protect you always – even when I perish
Your affection strong, fierce, inexplicable – like the wind
Your love like a pin in hay stack would be hard to find
ABOUT THE AUTHORTijani Oluwamayowa is a poet, witty speaker, and award-winning Journalist. He was awarded most outstanding Pressman at University of Ibadan for 2013 and 2014.As a public speaker, Tijani became arguably the finest speaker on any Nigerian campus, following his win at the Nigerian Championship of Public Speaking (Abuja 2013). Follow @Oluwamayowa_TJ
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