The cool evening breeze
So sweet upon my fair brown skin
I’m enticed, so I glide upon its wings.
A fair ride it is
Down town where everything, everyone is one.
In one minute a ride of times
To read the lines on faces
Whether smiles or frowns.
See through transparent minds
Whether happy or sad.
Baby born, sweet cries
Soft hands, bright face, empty heart.
Grandpa dead, bitter cries
Hard hands, wrinkled face, sinful heart.
Simple Mary gets a diamond ring
A proposal on her birthday.
Complex Jerry gets a phone ping
A breakup on his mayday.
Smiley faces, airport reception
Families exchange hugs and kisses.
Ship wreck, manifest read at attention
Air soaked with sobs and hisses.
Small pill, terminating life
“A little matter” she says
“I can’t keep the baby”.
On her knees a praying wife
“Even just one” she says
“I can keep the baby”.
A desert land, dry wells
Parched tongues, needing one drop.
Deep blue sea, alarm bells
Drowning head, needing air sop.
A fair trial, just judge
Vindication even to this poor.
Another bleak, arousing grudge
Condemnation, steel bars, brass doors.
One minute walk
The sun rises, the sun sets
It is bright, it is dark
Life is paradox, sure bet
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Anyi @charles
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Wow, I love this. Many lines are really cool. This my best:
Baby born, sweet cries
Soft hands, bright face, empty heart.
Grandpa dead, bitter cries
Hard hands, wrinkled face, sinful heart.
Nice one.
Thanx Chemo….
Short lines could also make their sense you know…
Powerful lines U’ve got here bro…
Ya Mr. Ray..thnx
I just love dem flow…The rhythm on each line just trills me.
Thanks Sam…….
Yes, life is but in an instance…every and anything change is but in an instant.
This one’s an emotional roller for me, instant clarity.
You’re so right Dotta…thanks
Chemo stole my line.
Beautiful write.
Lol……u still gat ya lines Ayodeji
This was beautifully written. Indee, life is paradoxical.
thnx Ada
Smooth, easy…impressive!
Cool Sally….
“Small pill, terminating life
“A little matter” she says
“I can’t keep the baby”.
On her knees a praying wife
“Even just one” she says
“I can keep the baby””
Damn.
thnx bro…
Deep.
Ya deep……
Yea…D shit and joys that happen in a freaking minute…
Really beautiful poem…Well done…
thnx big Bubbllinna….
You have splendidly painted this paradox called life…
I love the contrast in each case and these rhymes are amazing!
This is a masterpiece… you’ve written like a master. Splendid.
My sister Chimzorom, me dey learn o…..thanks big
Excellently portrays the in-excellency of human existence. Somethings like barren women and abortions will not change for a long time to come.
But they could….it only depends on us
Wonderful piece. Enjoyed the irony of life and the rhymes of the poem. Tis another short poetry killer. @xikay, c ur broda oo.
Beautiful! I love the omniscient feel it has seeing all seen by none. i have a few suggestions as usual ,they are available on request.
Bravo!
true words,
real life,
One minute, one second, one instant, I bet you “ONE…” determines a lot in life…
Nice, real nice, Anyi!
Lactoo thnx. How much is long enough to you?
@Sunshine. Lol. Thnx… Pls lemme know for real…
@excellency. Ya u’re right. Thnx big
yes one minute can make a diff in a man’s life. nice composition, bros i salute you for coming out with this. we must make the best use of time chin up
Now this is poetic…