Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

Dancing through life, a waltz we tread,
Through shadows deep, and paths we’re led.
Fear whispers softly, in the dead of night,
Its tendrils creeping, gripping tight.

In the silence, doubts arise,
Echoes of failures, haunting cries.
Uncertainty’s cloak, veils our sight,
As we navigate the maze of fright.

Yet courage stirs within our core,
A flame ablaze, forevermore.
With each step taken, bold and true,
We break free from fear’s construe.

Through trials faced and battles won,
We rise anew with each dawn spun.
Embracing scars, both dark and bright,
For they’re the marks of fearless might.

In it all, I will seize this fleeting breath,
Embrace the unknown, defy death.
In life’s grand stage, we’ll find,
Boldness blooms within the mind.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
2024

As dusk quietness approaches, from afar I gaze,
Upon the path of those in the race.
Their strides, their dreams, their relentless pace,
Each step forward, a testament to grace.

With eyes fixed on triumph, they strive,
Through trials and tests, they come alive.
Their journey unfolds, a vivid drive,
As aspirations soar, they fiercely thrive.

Yet here I stand, a silent observer,
Absorbing their victories with quiet fervor.
Their conquests inspire, they serve as a tether,
Guiding my ambitions, whatever the weather.

For success, though distant, is within sight,
A beacon of hope in the darkest of night.
With patience and focus, it will ignite,
And illuminate my path with radiant light.

I watch from afar, with dreams in my chest,
Knowing that perseverance will bring forth the best.
With each passing moment, I am blessed,
As I journey towards success, on my own quest.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
2024

Through pains and heartache, I find my way,
Through the wreckage of love’s disarray.
With tender wounds and spirits astray,
I seek the dawn of a brighter day.

Though love once faltered, leaving scars,
I mend the pieces beneath the stars.
In the dance of healing, I rewrite the bars,
And embrace the hope that love still mars.

With courage renewed, I take a chance,
On the possibility of a new romance.
With open arms and a hopeful stance,
I step into love’s tender trance.

For love’s rebound is a journey anew,
A chance to rediscover what is true.
With each heartbeat, a promise to pursue,
A love that’s deep, sincere, and true.

Determined to navigate, unafraid,
Of the twists and turns that love has laid.
With each step forward, the past will fade,
And in love’s embrace, my heart is swayed.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
2024

Forget that I sometimes act crazy, I am still,
A soul traversing life’s winding hill.
Though trials may test, and storms may chill,
Within me resides a warmth, serene and still.

Through laughter and tears, I find my grace,
In moments of joy, and in sorrow’s embrace.
With empathy as my guide, I seek to trace,
The threads of humanity, in every face.

For I am more than flesh and bone,
A vessel for kindness, love, and tone.
In every gesture, in every groan,
I am the essence of compassion, deeply sewn.

With each sunrise, a chance to renew,
The bonds of empathy, tried and true.
In reaching out, in saying “I see you,”
I am a beacon of light, in a world askew.

Though the world may spin and whirl,
In the core of my being, I unfurl.
A spirit gentle, a heart that twirls,
I am still human, a sweet soul unfurled.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

Dim the light, let your gaze so erotic,
Sets my skin ablaze, desire hypnotic.
With hunger in your eyes, so exotic,
You draw me close, our passion symbiotic.

Your fingertips trace paths so divine,
Exploring every inch, claiming what’s mine.
In your touch, I feel our souls entwine,
A prelude to ecstasy, a tantalizing sign.

With lips so soft, our kisses ignite,
A flame that burns through the darkest night.
In each embrace, we find our delight,
Lost in the rhythm of this love flight.

Bodies entwined, in a dance so sweet,
Two hearts beating as one, in this heat.
Skin to skin, our connection complete,
In this moment, our love’s heartbeat.

As we merge in passion’s fiery shrine,
Our love blossoms like the finest wine.
Together, in ecstasy, we define,
A love story, uniquely ours, so divine.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
2024

The struggle
Though I snuggle
And sometimes smuggle
Persistently, it makes my mind muddle
Telling me, forever, this path I’ll trundle

In the juggle
I dance with troubles, feeling like a bugle
The ties that bind me seem to strangle
Yet I stand alone, like a solitary bugle
My feelings hidden deep, like buried treasure in a smuggle
Unseen, unfound, even with the keenest goggle

But have you ever wondered if I ever snuggle?
Do you care to know my favorite snuggle?
Do you realize how pain can sometimes snuggle?
Guess you don’t understand, time’s ticking, caught in the struggle

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
2024