In a moment of time, I paid a toll,
Passed through gates of glistening gold.
In a trance, I went, my heart a beat,
To dance with shadows, a daring feat.
With a stolen look, in that fleeting glance,
A dance began, a risky advance.
From afar, a feeling of allure,
A dance with darkness, a dance so impure.
Fortunes flowed like a river’s stream,
A limousine’s light, a dazzling gleam.
Radiance bathed a mansion grand,
From its entrance to rooms so grand.
Obedience demanded, or face his ire,
A master of pride, a burning fire.
Between defiance and the devil’s sway,
I stood, uncertain, in disarray.
Emotions trumped reason, brilliance dimmed,
Illumination in the room, my heart brimmed.
Yet a dark reluctance dwelled inside,
For vain indulgence, I could not hide.
Forbidden dalliance, a reckless start,
An extravagant journey played its part.
Unaware that my relevance in the scheme,
Slowly turned to suffering, a painful theme.
Under watchful eyes, I felt the gaze,
Evil alliances, a twisted maze.
Demons’ scent lingered in the air,
I sought guidance, a guiding prayer.
Repentance found me, a saving grace,
Acceptance gifted, in a divine embrace.
Assured protection, angels’ stance,
A defense ‘gainst future devil’s dance.
Once I danced with the devil’s tune,
Chased after darkness, like a reckless loon.
Civility escaped, my life unwound,
But mercy intervened, a chance I found.
© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
Ifedolapo Ogunniyi 