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Today, I remember my darkest hours,
When life seemed filled with pain,
Day I found strength within my heart,
To rise above the mess and rain.

I bear the scars of a painful past,
Of moments I wish I could erase,
But through it all, I have learned to stand,
With a spirit no one can deface.

Each tear shed has made me strong,
Every wound has shaped my soul,
I refuse to let the darkness win,
For within me, a fire does now glow.

Through the shadows of despair,
I discovered my inner light,
A beacon of hope, burning bright,
Guiding me through the darkest night.

Though my journey has been rough,
And my heart has felt the strain,
I have found solace in my own voice,
A warrior ready to reclaim.

No longer will I hide in fear,
Or let my spirit be confined,
I will rise above the mess I have faced,
And let my true strength unwind.

For I am more than just a victim,
I am a survivor, strong and brave,
I will empower others with my story,
To let them know they too can be saved.

To those drowning in their mess,
Hold on tight and do not let go,
There is a message in your struggle,
A strength within you, waiting to grow.

Never lose hope, my dear friend,
For you are not defined by your past,
Embrace the scars and let them shine,
For they tell a story that will forever last.

You are a warrior, bold and fierce,
With the power to rise above,
In your mess, you will find your message,
And reclaim a life filled with love.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

In the middle of this new found solitude, a tale I will weave,
Of a young man who found solace and reprieve.
Betrayals and heartbreak had scarred his soul,
So he sought refuge in a place he could control.

Alone he stood, with walls built high,
Shielding himself from deceitful eyes.
In his own company, he found his peace,
A sanctuary where his anguish would cease.

No more would he suffer the pain of betrayal,
No more would he yield to a heart’s travail.
In his solitude, he discovered strength anew,
A resilience that grew with each passing day too.

The world may whisper its tales of woe,
But he found refuge where hurt could not go.
For in his fortress of aloneness, he found,
A sanctuary where his spirit could rebound.

No evil could penetrate his guarded space,
No hurtful words could touch his inner grace.
He embraced his solitude with open arms,
Free from the chains of past’s lingering harms.

Alone, he bloomed like a solitary flower,
Unburdened by the weight of others’ power.
His heart mended in the stillness of his retreat,
And he found contentment in his own heartbeat.

Thought the world spin with its trials and strife,
He had found the peace of a solitary life.
In his chosen solitude, he had found his way,
A sanctuary where his spirit would forever stay.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

I watched as love embraced the unexpected,
An enchanting tale emerged, uniquely connected.
A man and his reptile, an improbable pair,
Entwined by a love beyond compare.

That peak where love’s boundaries were tested,
A peculiar tale unfurled, warmly invested.
A man and his reptile, an extraordinary bond,
Their love unmatched, a mystery beyond.

He named her Alicia Adriana, his scaly companion,
Their connection defied norms, a union so uncommon.
Through days shared together in their private domain,
Love blossomed and grew, a secret arcane.

Society labeled it taboo, a love too obscure,
But he proclaimed their affection, resolute and sure.
In their hidden world, solace they’d find,
A love so profound, transcending the confined.

Whispers arose, curious eyes turned their way,
As their story unraveled, come what may.
In a surprising ceremony, bewildering all,
He wedded his Princess, hearts held in thrall.

Gasps filled the air, jaws dropped in surprise,
Witnessing vows exchanged, love’s resolute rise.
For who are we to judge, their enigmatic embrace?
In the depths of their souls, a connection took place.

Their tale, a ballad, an enigma untold,
A love unbounded, a saga to behold.
Incomprehensible, rare, and profound,
Their love persevered, resilient and sound.

Let it be known, love knows no bounds,
Defying conventions, where its essence resounds.
In their extraordinary love, a lesson we find,
To accept and embrace, leaving judgment behind.

For in this mystifying love, they discovered,
A happiness unparalleled, a connection uncovered.
Their story echoes, defying comprehension,
A love that endured, defying convention.

In their realm of devotion, eternally entwined,
A man and his sweetheart, hearts intertwined.
Their tale will forever defy our understanding,
A love that triumphed, its brilliance commanding.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

Victor Hugo Sosa, mayor of San Pedro Huamelula, got married to a reptile named Alicia Adriana, re-enacting an ancestral ritual.