Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

(Verse 1)
I live where the northern winds blow,
I was but a child with dreams to sow.
Halima they called me, a girl so young,
But my fate was sealed, my songs unsung.

At fifteen winters, my heart took flight,
Yearned for love that felt just right.
Yet, destiny’s hand, so cruel and cold,
My parents’ choice, my story told.

(Chorus)
Beyond the veil, where secrets lie,
I longed for love that could touch the sky.
Sold to a man with silvered hair,
In a world so dark, I was trapped in despair.

(Verse 2)
He was old enough to be my kin,
A marriage forced from the depths within.
Innocence stolen, my dreams held tight,
I was lost in the shadows of that fateful night.

I prayed to the stars that adorned the sky,
For a love so pure it could never die.
But my dreams shattered, like glass they broke,
In the arms of a man, whose heart was cold as oak.

(Chorus)
Beyond the veil, where secrets lie,
I longed for love that could touch the sky.
Sold to a man with silvered hair,
In a world so dark, I was trapped in despair.

(Verse 3)
Years rolled by like sand in the breeze,
In that loveless union, I longed for release.
My heart, a captive, in a cage of pain,
Yearning for love that would break the chain.

But hope is a flame that never did fade,
In the darkest night, it still gently played.
For one day, I knew, I would find my way,
To a love that is true, where my heart could sway.

(Chorus)
Beyond the veil, where secrets lie,
I longed for love that could touch the sky.
Sold to a man with silvered hair,
In a world so dark, I was trapped in despair.

(Verse 4)
Time is a river, it carries us on,
Through trials and tribulations, till the dawn.
And one fateful day, my heart did see,
A love so genuine, meant to set me free.

In the arms of another, I found my grace,
A love so tender, a warm embrace.
Halima, once lost, now found her way,
Beyond the veil, where love held sway.

(Chorus)
Beyond the veil, where secrets lie,
I found a love that touched the sky.
Escaped the chains of the past’s cruel snare,
In a world so bright, love banished despair.

(Outro)
Remember Halima, as you journey on,
In search of a love, like the breaking dawn.
No matter the hardships that life may unveil,
Love’s light can shine beyond the veil.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

I found myself suffocating,
As if fate conspired, no more debating,
Your constant jabs, my patience deflating,
Leaving me trembling, nearly disintegrating.

You ignited a fury deep within,
But fate denied me the sarcastic din,
For my anger, it was time to pin,
I longed to break free, from your hold to win.

My throat warned, so I held it in,
Your words like daggers, a painful spin,
Barely missing my heart, a painful sin,
I tried to speak, but I could not begin.

Indeed, I was silenced, couldn’t retort,
You left victorious, a cruel escort,
You took the praise, and left my spirit to distort,
I watched in silence, feeling so distraught.

I choked on my words, unable to fight,
As you departed, taking your flight,
You celebrated, basking in your light,
While I remained muted, a painful plight.

Yes, I choked, unable to react,
A force unseen held me back,
It is the home training or some divine act,
Sometimes silence is the only tact.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

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A poem of courage and might,
A journey through life’s darkest night,
Face Everything And Rise,
To reach the other side.

With every step you take,
A challenge to make,
The world may test your heart,
But never break.

The winds of change may blow,
And storms may rage and roar,
But in the eye of the storm,
You will find your strength once more.

For every mountain high,
There is a valley low,
And in the darkness, you will find,
A light to guide you go.

Face each day with pride,
And let your spirit soar,
For every trial you face,
You will emerge stronger, evermore.

Would you rather
Face Everything And Rise
Or Forget Everything And Run?
Your choice.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

Photo credit: Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

In the mirror’s gleam, a vision fair,
A lady of beauty, beyond compare.
Her hair, like gold, her skin, like snow,
Her eyes, like stars, her lips, like rose.

Her dress, a rainbow of colors bright,
A masterpiece of art and light.
She moves with grace, her steps so light,
A true queen, a wondrous sight.

Her laughter echoes, music to the ears,
A melody of joy, without fears.
Her smile, a work of art divine,
A treasure, worth more than gold and wine.

In the mirror’s depth, she Is seen so clear,
A reflection of her inner cheer.
A lady of elegance and poise,
A true gem, a treasure to enjoy.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi