I found myself suffocating,
As if fate conspired, no more debating,
Your constant jabs, my patience deflating,
Leaving me trembling, nearly disintegrating.
You ignited a fury deep within,
But fate denied me the sarcastic din,
For my anger, it was time to pin,
I longed to break free, from your hold to win.
My throat warned, so I held it in,
Your words like daggers, a painful spin,
Barely missing my heart, a painful sin,
I tried to speak, but I could not begin.
Indeed, I was silenced, couldn’t retort,
You left victorious, a cruel escort,
You took the praise, and left my spirit to distort,
I watched in silence, feeling so distraught.
I choked on my words, unable to fight,
As you departed, taking your flight,
You celebrated, basking in your light,
While I remained muted, a painful plight.
Yes, I choked, unable to react,
A force unseen held me back,
It is the home training or some divine act,
Sometimes silence is the only tact.
© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
Ifedolapo Ogunniyi 