Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

In this world of wonders, we find delight,
A little bit of this and that, so bright,
Through life’s kaleidoscope, colors so grand,
A symphony of moments, hand in hand.

A little bit of laughter, joy’s embrace,
A heartfelt smile, a tender, warm space,
The sun and stars, their dance up high,
A little bit of magic, caught in the sky.

A little bit of love, a gentle kiss,
Two souls entwined, a lifelong bliss,
In shared dreams, hopes take flight,
A little bit of passion, burning bright.

A little bit of sorrow, tears that fall,
Yet strength arises, standing tall,
Through trials and triumphs, we adapt,
A little bit of resilience, firmly wrapped.

In this maze of life, we weave,
A little bit of this, a little bit to believe,
In every verse and stanza, we chat,
A little bit of this and that, we are never flat.

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Gazing intensely at you,
My eyes reflect Amusan’s swift run,
Morning greetings falter as emotions stir,
Words remain trapped, left unspoken.

I sought to decipher you like a book,
Your beauty held me captive, a hooked heart,
Hiding my feelings, a clandestine crook,
My actions spoke volumes, though in silence,
Yet, you paid no attention to the unspoken.

Your silence deeply affects me,
As if I am imprisoned and bound,
You claim indifference,
Gifts and gestures aimed to win your favor,
But they failed to sway your heart.

Now my heart simmers, as if cooked on fire,
Nerves in turmoil, every minute a struggle,
Watching my world crumble before my eyes,
In this silent plea, I hope you understand,
I am attempting to communicate volumes…

I just hope you realize.

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I know you are feeling tense,
Life’s circumstances have you fenced,
Your voice seems to have lost its audience,
And inconvenience becomes your constant presence.

I know you have lost a sense of independence,
Daily, interference challenges your resilience,
The deity of omniscience, once so vibrant,
Now dwells in profound silence.

I know you battle against pestilence,
Where internal gas brings flatulence,
Doctors warn of its recurrence,
Threatening your very existence.

I know you yearn for affluence,
Yet even pence is in absence,
Your patience has outrun its sense,
Please resist any thoughts of violence.

I know your desires’ persistence,
But do not let them lead you to imprudence,
Guard your emotional intelligence,
For it might fade away under insistence.

I know the pressures that immense,
Think through each thought’s consequence,
In sequence, they may come, hence,
Boost your confidence and say yes to life.

Hold back on any impulsive threat…

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Come, peer into my soul, where wars do rage,
A drumbeat of battles, through life’s entire stage
Unseen by the world, a tempest concealed,
Shadows and light clash, their secrets sealed.

Within my heart’s fortress, emotions they fight,
In thunderous storms and tides of the night.
Fear and courage locked in a fray,
Entwined like vines in a never-ending play.

Regrets, armored warriors with rusted steel,
Their weapons are sharp, and wounds they deal.
Guilt, a relentless foe with venomous sting,
Its poison spreading through every small thing.

But hope stands beside me, unwavering, strong,
A beacon of light when nights grow too long.
With a glimmering sword and a spirit so bold,
It fights for redemption, for stories untold.

The battleground shifts, a relentless scene,
Love confronts hate in a duel unforeseen.
An eternal struggle, a dance of extremes,
A ballad of chaos and shattered dreams.

Yet, amidst this turmoil, a lesson takes root,
That strength lies in accepting the battles we loot.
To embrace the journey, with all its grace,
Finally, we find our own place.

For within this turmoil, growth does abound,
A metamorphosis, profound and unbound.
In the battle within, the soul finds its mend,
To rise, to heal, and to transcend.

Allow me embrace this conflict, this innermost fight,
As I journey through the day and the night.
These struggles weave,
Creating a masterpiece of battles we leave.

© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi

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