MY POEMS

MY HEART IS STRUCK AGAIN

With the thought that she loved me

My heart beat with glee

But it turned out to be temporary passion

And I thought it must have been a misconception

If love pretends and resorts to be rude

Its true nature will make it nude

But in this case, I have to disconnect

‘Cause to him, she will always connect

There’s no ‘next move’

As I expect no one to prove

That I was only a fool

That fell in love with the wrong boo

Ruminating on our contrasting feelings

I wished she could have a magical change of feelings

Presently facing the real scene,

I realise I’m awake from my longest dream.

It was actually a dream that could have turned real

But I could not afford the deal

With me, money and beauty she did not see

Worsening the case, I limp

All my criticisms were self crucifixion

As she never gave any denunciation

As she was unleashing the reality and pain

I knew I’ve been struck again

Realities destroyed my fantasies

And for a while, I felt I have added to fairy stories

My night was sleepless and filled with reminisce

As I could not but marvel at reality’s presence

If I can pause my heart for her

The situation will be better

But even in her obvious absence

My heart keeps playing her presence

Despite the fact that she’s gone, my feelings increase

But the disappointment fails to cease

Thinking we won’t be what I thought I’ve foreseen

The delightful scene ends as a mere dream

As all these I try to bear

Tupac’s advice rings in my ear:

“Pray for better days… Life goes on”

All along, I’ll have to fight feelings I’ve borne

Broken hearts will mend

Love will never end

© Frederick Gbemileke Odutola

October 27, 2006