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The wind whispers past my ears,
I shut my eyes, releasing my fears.
Waves collide with the rugged shore,
Out here, time is a concept I ignore.

The tranquility, a balm for my soul,
A peaceful day, my ultimate goal.
The breeze, a calming embrace,
Guiding me to find my life’s true place.

I gaze out at the vast ocean’s view,
Life’s chaos seems distant and few.
The sun descends behind the clouds,
Yet its orange halo, my heart shrouds.

Night approaches, and I sense
I am right where I need to commence.
The soothing gifts this day imparts
Fill my soul and mend my heart.

I ponder life’s winding stream,
But, for now, I let time slow, a dream.
To savor this moment, feel so free,
Clear my mind, find my lost glee.

These are the days I hold dear,
Nights so enchanting, skies so clear.
It may seem simple, but it is such a clutch,
Moments like these, I cherish so much.

For once, I bask in life’s gentle kiss,
Amidst the storms and the abyss.
Lost in the ocean’s calming sound,
Nature’s harmony, profound and unbound.

I could close my eyes, fade away,
Serenity helps me face each new day.
As waves continue their rhythmic knocks,
My heart finds happiness, unlocks.

It is time to cling to this serene delight,
Shed every sorrow, embrace the light.
The serenity I have found, so surreal,
Wipes the slate clean, a priceless deal.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

Take me as I am, without demand,
Innocent, yet complex, like grains of sand.
A puzzle with pieces that may confound,
But a heart that is merry, in joy abound.

I shift from silence to talkative in stride,
A spectrum of emotions, I cannot hide.
In every facet, in every way,
Accept me as I am, day by day.

I am a tapestry, woven with threads of life,
With virtues, and flaws, free from strife,
Embracing the journey, unafraid,
Take me as I am, no masquerade.

Innocence like a morning’s gentle kiss,
Yet complexities lie beneath, not to miss,
Merry heart or quiet as evening’s glide,
Accept me as I am, with arms open wide.

A canvas of life with colors unchained,
A living, breathing work, yet to be named,
In every moment, a story to start,
Take me as I am, a human heart, a work of art.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

It is painful,
Every time your name is spoken,
And your image comes into view.
Oh, the pain is profound,
I question why fate is so forgiving.

Praised by everyone each day,
Yet your hidden secrets are clear to me,
They stare without remorse,
Power! Concealing your misdeeds behind power,
Believing you can elude karma.

Oh, I hope for your decay,
As you confess, I hope your mouth teems with scorpions,
I will take pleasure as they sting you and you wail,
The cries of agony from you,
Become a spectacle to witness.

Remember my words

Perhaps you believe you can escape,
With innocence taken,
With vulnerability exploited,
You lied,
And your lies persisted,
It is strange how words flow, with ninety percent being falsehoods,
Honeyed words, you claim to bear the word of God,
Thinking that God can be scorned.

You reek,
Your sins will haunt,
Wait for it.
Generations will weep for you,
And curse you for the affliction you brought upon them,
In your final rest, you will find no peace.

Remember my words.

I will patiently bide my time,
Until the day I depart these shores,
Then, I will expose your hidden secrets,
Unveiling your darkest deeds,
I will remain silent,
Until that moment arrives,
Mark my words,
You won’t evade me,
I am your nemesis.

I will endure the agony,
From the dagger you have thrust into my heart,
I will tend to the wounds patiently,
From the pain you have caused,
Enjoy your moments of happiness now,
Because it won’t be long,
Before turmoil engulfs all of you,
Like a volcanic eruption.

Remember my words.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

Delve into your thoughts, where it gleams,
A spark, a dream, like distant streams.
Idea, a torch within the night,
Ignites the blaze of creative light.

It pirouettes through our inner sight,
Illuminating paths, ever so bright.
Innovation’s seed, it takes its flight,
In each heart, it finds a home, so right.

From soft whispers to designs that shine,
Idea’s enchantment, truly divine.
It shatters chains of the known design,
To new horizons, our souls entwine.

With each stroke of pen, with each quill,
Idea’s potency, a boundless thrill.
In every heart, in each creed and will,
It’s the key to dreams, a life’s fulfilled.

Today and always, treasure, nurture, and let them flow,
These seeds of wonder that make us grow.
In the garden of the mind, they sow,
Endless prospects from an idea’s glow.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi