Let’s take the long way home
so we can watch the sunset
and hold hands a little longer.
Enjoy the coolness of the night
and the illuminating light of the moon
as it glows on our skin.

Let’s take the long way home
so we can count our steps
and talk a little longer.
Enjoy the brightly lit homes
and the faces we encounter
as they journey to their destinations.

Let’s take the long way home
so we can enjoy the quiet
and the peace a little longer.
Focus on the present moment
and all the beautiful things along our path
as we ignore what awaits us at home.

Mariam Shittu