Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

Constrained by conventions, yet poised to defy,
Bored of constraints, society’s norms to belie.
I yearn to embrace my essence, to bask in freedom’s glow,
Soaring above judgments, casting a radiant, daring show.

Shackled by expectations, by what others decree,
I will craft my own destiny, my spirit wild and free.
I will race with the wind, plunge into the sea,
Shattering conventions, for I just want to be me.

With my heart worn proudly, dreams in my gaze,
Each step I tread, reaching boundless arrays.
I will speak my truth, embrace my flaws, love unconditionally,
On this audacious journey, authenticity my decree.

No more imprisoned in the shadows, my spirit will soar,
Igniting fires within as I venture through each door.
With courage as my guide and authenticity my guide,
I will be the change I seek, leading with pride.

Defying the rules, this resolute woman stands tall,
She has uncovered her strength, ready to rise if she should fall.
In this thirst for rule-breaking, her true self is her find,
A journey of authenticity, the heart and soul of her kind.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

In walls, we find a fortress, strong and tall,
Shielding us from a world that may enthrall.
But in their steadfast strength, the pros and cons,
Unfold like stories written in life’s bronze.

Pros of walls, a sanctuary they provide,
A shelter from the tempest’s roaring tide.
A haven for our secrets, thoughts, and dreams,
Where solitude and peace often gleams.

But in these walls, we sometimes find a cage,
Isolation, loneliness, an inner rage.
For while they guard, they also tend to bind,
To shut out life’s beauty left behind.

Build your walls with care, both strong and wise,
Protect your heart, where hidden treasures lie.
But let them not become a prison’s bars,
For life is meant to reach for distant stars.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

In the valley of despair, I stand alone,
Lost in a world where hope has all but flown.
Nowhere to turn, no solace in sight,
I am trapped in the silence of this endless night.

Words elude me, like ghosts in the mist,
My pleas for help remain clenched in a fist.
In this vast expanse, a desolate land,
I am a wanderer lost, with no guiding hand.

The stars above seem distant and cold,
Their secrets hidden, their stories untold.
I reach out for guidance, but they remain afar,
Leaving me stranded, beneath the endless star.

No map to lead, no compass to guide,
I am adrift in a sea of thoughts, deep and wide.
Nowhere to ask, no voice to implore,
I am a lost soul yearning for something more.

In this world of silence, I long to be found,
To escape this nowhere, where I am tightly bound.
But until that moment, when rescue appears,
I will remain in the nowhere, lost in my fears.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

The wind whispers past my ears,
I shut my eyes, releasing my fears.
Waves collide with the rugged shore,
Out here, time is a concept I ignore.

The tranquility, a balm for my soul,
A peaceful day, my ultimate goal.
The breeze, a calming embrace,
Guiding me to find my life’s true place.

I gaze out at the vast ocean’s view,
Life’s chaos seems distant and few.
The sun descends behind the clouds,
Yet its orange halo, my heart shrouds.

Night approaches, and I sense
I am right where I need to commence.
The soothing gifts this day imparts
Fill my soul and mend my heart.

I ponder life’s winding stream,
But, for now, I let time slow, a dream.
To savor this moment, feel so free,
Clear my mind, find my lost glee.

These are the days I hold dear,
Nights so enchanting, skies so clear.
It may seem simple, but it is such a clutch,
Moments like these, I cherish so much.

For once, I bask in life’s gentle kiss,
Amidst the storms and the abyss.
Lost in the ocean’s calming sound,
Nature’s harmony, profound and unbound.

I could close my eyes, fade away,
Serenity helps me face each new day.
As waves continue their rhythmic knocks,
My heart finds happiness, unlocks.

It is time to cling to this serene delight,
Shed every sorrow, embrace the light.
The serenity I have found, so surreal,
Wipes the slate clean, a priceless deal.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

Take me as I am, without demand,
Innocent, yet complex, like grains of sand.
A puzzle with pieces that may confound,
But a heart that is merry, in joy abound.

I shift from silence to talkative in stride,
A spectrum of emotions, I cannot hide.
In every facet, in every way,
Accept me as I am, day by day.

I am a tapestry, woven with threads of life,
With virtues, and flaws, free from strife,
Embracing the journey, unafraid,
Take me as I am, no masquerade.

Innocence like a morning’s gentle kiss,
Yet complexities lie beneath, not to miss,
Merry heart or quiet as evening’s glide,
Accept me as I am, with arms open wide.

A canvas of life with colors unchained,
A living, breathing work, yet to be named,
In every moment, a story to start,
Take me as I am, a human heart, a work of art.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi