POEM| Chasing Fire
Talking to you
is like chasing fire
wondering how it’ll feel
under my feet
Poetry, Lifestyle & Purposeful Living
Talking to you
is like chasing fire
wondering how it’ll feel
under my feet
Don’t forget me simply because our story has ended
When day breaks
When you look in the mirror while brushing your teeth
The sky holds a promise
and none can compare
It’s clear and true
It’s bright and blue
When day turns to night
And the stars light up the sky
I’d be waiting for you to come by
Behind the yellow light
If I stare at the sun for an hour
will my eye fail me?
will my skin burn?
will I forget where I am?
will i forget who I am?
talk to me today for hours
like you did in the beginning
speak sweet nonsense in my ears
like you did the first time
It’s happening again
squirming all over me
I start with shaking my legs
pacing up and down
then I begin to pick dirt
from my nails with my thumbnail
maybe I took you for granted
maybe I didn’t understand you
maybe I didn’t care enough
maybe I didn’t put you first
In honor of international women’s day and women’s history month, I’m sharing six short poems I wrote about and or for women.
Read MoreI did something last month that I had never done before, I wrote with writing prompts. Writing prompts are learning assignments that direct you to write about a particular topic. The February writing challenge was organized by The African Writers, a community dedicated to promoting, developing and connecting the new generation of African writers.
Read MoreI feel you in my belly
but I’m trying to act normal
my entire body is changing
and it’s all because of you
wake me up with breakfast in bed
because you want to feed me
send me roses at work
because you know I love them