DID IT HAVE TO BE YOU?
I never believed in love
Till I saw a smile on your face
A voice spoke inside of me
“Go for it young man
It is your moment”
Did it have to be you
Who would reveal the malediction
In trusting a human being
For the words you said
Were never true
Did it have to be you
Who would change the outward
Perception of relationships
By those insults you showered
At my face for involving a third party, your father
“Stay the hell away” said your brother
Was I not your lover?
Did it have to be you
Who would extend pretense
To cyberspace
Trigger my broken heart into a love race
I just had to block your permeation
Did it have to be you
Who would embody the unfaithfulness
Of today’s generation, it’s girls
With looks so innocent
But reciprocates the drama
In strange places not in public domain
When rejection comes, what next?
Did it have to be you
Who would make me feel stupid
For thinking that love would love me back
“It comes and goes
Only leaving behind flaws”
Did it have to be you
Who would dash my hopes on the ground
Toss my feelings, thunderous heartbeats
At the sight of your countenance
Did it have to be you
Who would make me hate
The bed at night
for I cannot sleep on it
Failing to come to terms
Why you had to leave
When I needed you the most
My heart dearly loves you
But what point is there
In keeping a friend you no longer can sustain
Adieu! I said..it was time for moving
I gave you all the chances
That perhaps you could realize
How much you meant to me
That I had forgiven you
By those calls I did respond
The messages I but replied
Plus those words I uttered with a sigh
But lovelorn I still remained
You had deceived me
The pictures uploaded on cyberspace
Were enough for my mourning
Never did I inquire of them
Nor did you attempt to let the truth be known in time
You were happy hurting me
I was not
Just too late for you, Tom! I am taken
Today as I write this verse
Am reminded of the memories we shared
Whilst in the comfort of each other’s arms
Those promises
How am I supposed to forget
All we’ve been through together
The thick and the thin
I will miss you my love
Of the man you now have
Take good care of him
For I will be shy
To let you back in my arms again
“When boys quarrel
Girls do fight”
I will forget the late night calls
Remember not the mad curses
You lambasted me with
I will soldier on nonetheless
Indeed I will let go
Albeit so afraid of what the future
Might hold
so as the tears remain
I promise to inculcate my heart
To remain conscious, composed
And much more concealed
“And one sunny day
I will forget all this
And think of you, no more”
(By me…The God Centered Poet)
About the Author
Wisdom Henry Magomero Uledi Studied Law at Staff Development Institute in Blantyre, Malawi. He is now The Publicity Secretary for the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian Youth Urban Ministry (CCAPYUM) resident in Malawi’s Capital, Lilongwe. The Spoken Word Poet is sobriqueted as “The God Centered Poet” For His recitals do the linking of souls by bringing them to Christ, in heavens wing.
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Wow….!!Fantastic piece…….!!
Man full of intellect.
I know this piece, and its evolution is remarkable, as the feelings grow stronger or weaker (depending on the position of the reader). I enjoy the simplicity and the sincerity of the verses. I’m reading your work everyday. And as a critique and reviewer, I love growth, maturity, and evolution.
Good job bro. Good job!
Thanks a lot Ray Ndebi for your inspiring comments and support.