Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

Pause!
Before you mistake my silence for foolishness,
Know it is not cowardice that holds my tongue.
I will step forward, choosing kind words,
No path to my anger, no lead will be flung.

Stop!
Before you deem me a mere tool,
Understand my unwavering dedication’s the rule.
Through rain and snow, I stand firm,
Educated to be diligent, my abilities I will fuel.

Halt!
Before you consider me a stool,
Know my gentleness may not always be subtle.
Endure your strikes, I will remain quiet and cool,
But once your cup’s full, my words won’t be subtle.
That day, my leniency might dwindle.

Stand still!
Before you toss me into a pool,
Rest assured, I will emerge composed, not a fool.
I will never succumb to the cold,
Stay afloat, my spirit bold,
My smile won’t fade, my radiance won’t recede,
Through trials, I will succeed.

Cease fire!
Before you kick me with your boot,
Realize this is a school, where I toil, resolute.
Though this train moves slow, enduring pain’s great,
I will emerge with gains, making you contemplate.
You will marvel at the woman I have become,
Drained but unbroken, standing tall, not undone.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

In life, I took my first small step,
A journey, grand, there’s no regret.
With dreams in sight, I set my course,
Each stride forward, a growing force.

Every step I took, a chance to learn,
In every stumble, wisdom earned.
The path was steep, the road was long,
But with each step, I grew strong.

Through trials and storms, I carried on,
With every dawn, a brand new song.
I faced my fears, embraced the unknown,
In every challenge, my seeds were sown.

With hope in heart, and faith in me,
I scaled the mountains, crossed the sea.
Every step I took, I found my way,
Closer to the light of a brighter day.

Though there were times I wanted to quit,
I pressed ahead, I wouldn’t submit.
For every step, a lesson learned,
And with each stride, my success was earned.

Now I stand tall, at the pinnacle’s crest,
I know the journey was worth the test.
In every step I took, I found my grace,
And I will keep marching forward, in this lifelong race.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

Shadows onced swallowed a lady’s grace,
Married to a life that wore her soul thin,
Once vibrant, now a faint and ghostly trace,
A shadow of the light that once had been.

A glowing spirit, she had once possessed,
With dreams and passions blazing in her eyes,
But in the chains of matrimony’s nest,
Her light dimmed slowly ’til it ceased to rise.

She traded laughter for a quiet sigh,
Her voice was silenced, no longer heard aloud,
Her dreams abandoned, hanging in the sky,
A shadowed figure moving through the crowd.

Oh, lady fair, your spirit yearns to soar,
To break free from the chains that hold you tight,
To find the strength you had in days of yore,
And bathe again in love’s awakening light.

Release yourself from shadows that encase,
Unbind your soul and let it find its flight,
Rediscover the beauty of your face,
Embrace the day and make it gleam so bright.

For every shadow, sunlight must prevail,
To bring to life that which has long been still,
Awaken, lady fair, unfurl your sail,
Let your spirit dance, let it have its fill.

Do not forsake the dreams that lie within,
Nor yield to shadows cast by outside hand,
Reclaim your light, let your true self begin,
And shine upon the world, just as you planned.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

While dealing with heartbreak, we meet,
Two hearts entwined, a love so sweet.
Underneath the starry canvas above,
We pledge our souls to forever, our love.

In your eyes, I find my endless grace,
A reflection of a boundless, cherished space.
With every beat, our hearts do prove,
That this journey we are on is to forever, with love.

Hand in hand, we walk this path,
Through storms and sunshine, love’s aftermath.
In your arms, I have found my dove,
Together we will soar, to forever, with love.

Through the seasons, as they come and go,
Our love will flourish, bloom, and grow.
In your smile, I see heaven’s treasure trove,
Our story is written, to forever, with love.

This moment we will cherish so dear,
In each other’s arms, there is nothing to fear.
In this promise, like stars above,
We will journey together, to forever, with love.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi