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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

Dark shadows cast by night’s embrace, heart held tangled fears,
A tale of fleeting dreams and unspoken unshed tears.
A lady lost in mysteries, unsure of the path to take,
With unborn life within me, and a heart that aches and breaks.

I met Jack on a summer’s eve, beneath the moonlit sky,
His charm like stars that gleam above, so effortlessly sly.
We danced ‘neath twinkling lights, his touch was sweet and wild,
Yet in the haze of passion’s trance, the truth was far from mild.

Then came Shola with a grace, a smile like sunrise glow,
His gentle soul embraced me, his kindness in full flow.
We walked through fields of laughter, hand in hand, so free,
But time revealed our destinies were not meant to be.

And Chimma, oh dear Chimma, a tempest in disguise,
He swept me off my feet, with fire in his eyes.
Yet storm clouds gathered swiftly, his heart torn and estranged,
Leaving me adrift, unsure, and utterly deranged.

Now I stand with heavy heart, in search of truth’s embrace,
To know the father of my child, and destiny to face.
The journey fraught with anguish, my heart still seeks to heal,
For in this web of mystery, the answers I appeal.

Amidst the doubts and shadows, my strength I must regain,
To find the father’s face, and peace I long to gain.
In solitude and reflection, my heart and soul align,
In hope to find the one whose love will intertwine with mine.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

She is my flute, delicate and true,
Her whispering notes, like morning dew.
When she plays her tune, my heart takes flight,
In her harmonious embrace, I find delight.

He is my guitar, strumming my core,
His chords of affection, I cannot ignore.
With every pluck, my heartstrings sing,
Together we create, a love everlasting.

Like violins, our emotions rise,
Painting a canvas of love before our eyes.
And as the drums beat, our passion’s fire,
Our souls dance freely, soaring higher.

Her eyes, a piano, playing a song,
A tale of devotion, sweet and strong.
With every touch, a new note is born,
In the music of love, we are forever sworn.

He is the trumpet, bold and clear,
His love’s call, dispels every fear.
With every sound, our love takes flight,
In harmonies of affection, we find the light.

In this symphony of love, we are complete,
Musical romance of two hearts, endlessly sweet.
Together, our love forever will endure,
In this song of devotion, so true and pure.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi