Erhio Obodo

LAST DATE

My mind is running away
There's really nothing I can say
Don't bother calling a doctor or nurse
They'll only make matters worse
But go to the village stream
Sit there for two hours and dream
Then on your way back climb an apple tree
Eat a few apples and think of me
As crazy as it seems
It will help you see that which I see
For the answer is not in the sky
It happened.... Faith did die
But don't bother to cry
Neither will things change if you sigh
You must wait
Wait
Wait by Mazi Ndukwes gate
Till it's exactly ten past eight
Then you will know why
Why she never said goodbye
Why Hope told lies
Why Joy had tears in her eyes
Why she was scared of that guy
The one always with a black tie
And sweet smile
That turned braincells to pie
And filled bloodstreams with rye
You will find out why
Why Faith actually died
Go to Mazi Ndukwes gate
Make sure you are not late
Then you will see
See the true colour of history
That which has been will still be
Not all dried leaves make good tea
As for me
My mind is running away
There's nothing left to say
No music to play
No need to stay
At least not today
I repeat don't cry
Don't sigh
For this is not goodbye
Try not to hate Faith
For it was fate
Although she died
She never lied
She believed in you
Trusted you
You were one of the few
I hope you were true
I've given you good clues
Its time for a different view
Time to know who is who
Time to do what you have to do
Just make sure you're not late
For this is our last date.

(Sighs)

Erhio Obodo

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THANK YOU!!! –  - Erhio Obodo POEM OF THE MONTH

So I joined the queue
Jumped on the canoe
And journeyed towards the new
A change in hue
Fresh brew
Waiting for that view
From out of the blue
A new avenue
I looked at you
Every one of you who knew
It had to be true
Was it new revenue?
I had no clue
But I could feel the joy all the way from Timbuktu
I watched as winds blew
Birds flew
Grass grew
I felt the morning dew
Smelt Iya Basira’s stew
And yearned for that breakthrough
Change long overdue
No more taboos
No more sad news
As earth activated; Renew

Smiling at you
I beckoned you to join the queue
Jump on the canoe
and wish me what I wish you

Erhio Obodo