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In the embrace of this Father’s Day,
I pen a tribute to you, my dearest dad.
With heartfelt words, I wish to convey
The admiration I hold, and make you glad.

Oh, father, you are my guiding light,
The unwavering strength in my every plight.
Your love, like a beacon, has shown the way,
Through life’s challenges, day by day.

Your wisdom, a wellspring of boundless grace,
Has shaped my character, my moral embrace.
With patience and virtue, you have led the way,
Instilling in me values that will forever stay.

You have toiled tirelessly, through sun and rain,
To provide for us, an abundant domain.
Your hard work and sacrifice, so selflessly,
Have made our lives better, beyond decree.

With a gentle touch and a comforting smile,
You have mended wounds, made sorrow worthwhile.
Your presence, a shelter in times of despair,
With you by my side, I know you will be there.

Through laughter and tears, you have been my guide,
Teaching me to weather the stormy tide.
Your unwavering support, a steadfast embrace,
Gives me solace and strength, in every chase.

In your eyes, I see the reflection of love,
A love unconditional, like that from above.
I am grateful, dear father, for all that you do,
For shaping my life and helping me grow.

So, on this special day, I honor you,
My dad, my hero, forever true.
With heartfelt thanks and boundless praise,
I cherish you, now and all my days.

Happy Father’s Day!

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

Search my deepest, a flame does burn,
A love that consumes me, a fire I cannot spurn.
But fate, cruel fate, has drawn a line,
For she belongs to another, not mine.

Oh, how I long to touch her gentle face,
To hold her in my arms, to feel her embrace.
Her smile, like sunlight, brightens up my day,
Her laughter, like music, takes my breath away.

I am captivated by her every move,
Her grace, her charm, she has got nothing to prove.
Her eyes, like stars, sparkle with desire,
And in my dreams, she sets my heart on fire.

I yearn for the taste of her sweet lips,
To steal a moment’s bliss with stolen trips.
But conscience holds me back, my heart feels torn,
For she is bound to another, forever sworn.

I dare not cross the line, no matter how I ache,
For I must respect the choices that she has made.
Yet still, I am haunted by the love I cannot claim,
A love that fuels my dreams, ignites my inner flame.

So, I will cherish these fantasies within my soul,
A secret love, unspoken, I will forever hold.
For though I cannot have her, I will love her from afar,
And let my heart be guided by love’s guiding star.

Tempted to touch, but destined to abstain,
In this bittersweet love, I will find solace in pain.
For she is the muse that inspires my poetic art,
The unattainable love that forever tugs at my heart.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

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Dead dark night, he finds solace deep,
Where dreams and slumber weave a tranquil keep.
For in those hours of hushed repose and bliss,
His weary heart finds respite from life’s abyss.

But with the dawn, the sun’s unwelcome ray,
An angry man awakens, starting his day.
His troubled mind, a tempest brewing fast,
Awash with sorrows, pains that ever last.

He rises from his bed with heavy sighs,
To face the world with disillusioned eyes.
The morning mocks him, bringing naught but strife,
Revealing all his worries, carving wounds with life.

Each crease and wrinkle on his face, they trace,
A map of battles fought, etched deep in place.
The mirror taunts him, showing every scar,
Reminding him of battles fought afar.

The man, he stumbles through the day’s cruel glare,
His burdens heavy, burdens he must bear.
He curses at the morning, angry, wild,
For it’s the time when all his demons smiled.

The sunbeam’s warmth, it only burns his soul,
Illuminating every flaw, taking its toll.
The morning’s light reveals his shattered dreams,
A haunting reminder of life’s painful schemes.

But as the shadows stretch in twilight’s reign,
He finds a refuge from his earthly pain.
The night, a cloak that shields his fragile heart,
Where peace descends, and troubles fall apart.

The man retreats to dreams’ enchanting shore,
Where worries fade, and sorrows are no more.
In slumber’s realm, he finds his fleeting peace,
Where troubled thoughts and cares find sweet release.

And so, the morning’s wrath, it does unfold,
A man enraged, his heart consumed, untold.
But deep within, a glimmer yet remains,
That peace may find him, if he breaks these chains.

For in each morning’s light, a chance does gleam,
To face his struggles with a spirit redeemed.
To find strength in the battles he must face,
And conquer demons with resilience and grace.

Watch him rise, though anger fills his core,
And strive to find the peace he seeks once more.
For in this dance of morning and of night,
Lies hope, a beacon shining ever bright.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

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In front of the mirror’s gaze, I stand,
A longing heart, a weary soul in hand.
Seeking solace, a respite from the fray,
A conversation with my reflection, I will convey.

Oh mirror, tell me, where shall I go?
To escape the hurts and pains that grow,
A place far away from betrayal’s sting,
And fake friends who wear deceit like a ring.

Somewhere far, beyond this world’s facade,
Where hypocrisy’s mask fades into the void,
A realm untouched by malice and pretense,
Where truth and authenticity find recompense.

In distant lands, where peace resides,
Amidst serene valleys and vast, open skies,
I yearn to wander, unburdened and free,
Embracing solitude’s sweet harmony.

Oh mirror, can you show me the way?
To a sanctuary where my spirit may sway,
A refuge where my heart can heal and mend,
In the embrace of nature, I’ll transcend.

Through forests deep and mountains grand,
Where silence whispers secrets, hand in hand,
I will find my solace, my sanctuary afar,
A sanctuary from the world’s relentless char.

With each step taken, I will leave behind,
The chains of betrayal, the masks that bind,
For in the wilderness, I shall rediscover,
The strength within me, as a soulful lover.

In the mirror’s gaze, I see a spark,
A glimmer of hope to guide me through the dark,
I will embark on a journey, both near and far,
To find myself, to heal, to become a shining star.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

Love is a strong force

Love can lead to divorce
It can be so scarce
It can also be so fierce
It also can coerce

Best decision is to get love from God, the source

The beauty of it is to enforce
The chord that binds the love force
Do not try to force
Keep it alive without any condolence

Let it sanitize and pierce
Your soul piece by piece
And all the end bring peace
And give you heart solace

Let others see the significance
In the love you profess from a distance
From the first instance
Showcase your fiance with nuance

That is the beauty of love,
Let it magnetize, its a force.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

You may look like a scarecrow
Or even pull around a wheelbarrow
Trouble everywhere may overflow
Suffering may threaten to overthrow
Your joy from your bungalow
Just remember, I will help your finances blow

When you walk through the snow
and cold gives you it’s shivering blow
When the sun refuses to give its glow
And it’s warmth refuses to show
I need you to know my inner warmth will keep you aglow

When darkness follows you like your shadow
And so bleak becomes your tomorrow
When growth disappears from all you sow
And you have no fellow
To applaud your input and tell you wow
Remember I am your greatest cheerleader now

When your boat you row
And storms of life your smooth sail wont allow
The boat may want to sink low
And to defeat you may want to bow
I need you to know there is a fellow
Who to your failure will raise an eye brow

When enemy fly his arrow
to hurt you, I will disallow
You just stay mellow
Cuddle your yellow pillow
And watch from my heart the airflow
Deal with the enemy as I overthrow

So darling enjoy your bowl of marshmallow
I will forever make a show
I will always make you glow
I will never hurt you with a blow
Our love will continually grow
Peace to us will overshadow

When upon life’s bellow
tossed up and down, we will wallow
In the love of God, and somehow
make headway staying true to our vow.

For this that we share forever and now,
Love will always show up anyhow
You nourished my entirety so fallow
And made your love in an amazing way grow
All my heart ever talks about like a cockcrow
Is you darling, and that’s why I will always show up!!!

Love will always show up!!!

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi