Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

She was so young, innocence stolen cruelly away. Amidst real-life monsters, she showed immense bravery.

Labeled senseless, a mere storyteller, a burden, yet she found strength to speak her truth.

She could not trust those meant to protect, yet a quiet hope lingered within her.

Hopeful for a life where she could bloom and shine as herself.

Memories of that little girl fade amidst trauma’s haze, but her existence is undeniable.

She is me, and together, we are on a journey of healing – because I am here now.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
2024

In ripples soft, in torrents wild,
Water flows, a gentle child.
Born from skies, from earth it springs,
A sweet carol of liquid things.

It dances freely, without a care,
Through valleys deep, in the crisp, cool air.
A mirror to the heavens above,
Reflecting back the sky’s pure love.

In oceans vast, it roams untamed,
A restless spirit, never chained.
It whispers secrets to the shore,
And kisses rocks forevermore.

In streams, it sings a soothing tune,
Underneath the silver moon.
A melody of life it weaves,
Through forests, meadows, and golden leaves.

Oh water, source of life and light,
You quench our thirst, you give us sight.
In every drop, a world unseen,
A universe, where dreams convene.

Cherish it! Let us adore,
The precious gift of water’s lore.
For in its depths, we find our worth,
A treasure of the Earth.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
2024

As April approaches, a trio of delight,
Kiki, OY, and Tamilore, stars shining bright.
Their birthdays near, like candles on a cake,
Each one unique, a world to awake.

Kiki’s day dawns with vanilla’s soft hue,
Whisking joy in each batter anew.
With eggs of happiness and sugar’s sweet kiss,
Her presence, a flavor we don’t want to miss.

OY’s laughter dances in cocoa’s sweet charm,
Chocolate cake whispers, casting its warm.
Layers of love, rich and deep,
In his smile, all promises keep.

Tamilore, velvet’s embrace, a delicate swirl,
Baking dreams with love’s gentle twirl.
Creamy and smooth, like icing divine,
In our hearts, forever intertwined.

Flour of patience, mixed with care,
Baking these memories, beyond compare.
Eggs of laughter, and sugar’s sweet grace,
Each ingredient, love’s cherished embrace.

From mixing bowl to oven’s warm breath,
Our family’s bond, defying all depth.
As cakes rise tall, in oven’s sweet glow,
Our love for Kiki, OY, and Tamilore, forever aglow.

Happy birthdays to our beloved three,
May life’s recipe be full of glee.
With every slice of cake we share,
Our love for you, beyond compare.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
2024

Caught up in the colors of love’s embrace,
A fleeting passion, a temporal grace.
Brushstrokes of desire, vivid and bright,
Two hearts entwined, lost in the night.

Hues of passion painted in the air,
Igniting a flame, a love affair.
But alas, the canvas of time unfurls,
Revealing a story of transient swirls.

Crimson whispers and azure dreams,
Mingled emotions, like flowing streams.
Yet, the palette of love begins to fade,
As reality dawns, shadows invade.

Promises spoken in shades of gold,
Now tarnished and weary, stories untold.
Caught in the web of love’s illusion,
They danced in colors, a sweet confusion.

Scarlet kisses and emerald sighs,
Gave way to goodbyes, tear-stained goodbyes.
Love’s kaleidoscope, a fleeting art,
Leaving behind a fragmented heart.

In the richness of memories, they are traced,
Lovers entangled, now love erased.
Caught up in the colors, but destined to part,
A masterpiece painted, then torn apart.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi