A WORLD IN MY DREAM

 

I saw a world in my dream

A world where questions are not asked

A world where man can walk on water

A world where there is no night and day

A world where you can lift your hands and touch the sky

A world you don't need money to feed

A world in which injustice cannot be tolerated

A world where there are no countries and states

A world where there are no religion or tribe

A world you don't fall sick of imperfection and pollution of the earth

A world you live where ever your feet takes you to

A world where we speak but one language

A world you don't necessary need an education

A world where everyman learns how to survive as he grows

A world in which there are no clouds but memories that covers the sky

A world where wishes do come true

A world I keep seeing in my head

A world yet known to mankind

© Akan Udofia E.     

I GOT YOUR LETTER YESTERDAY

I am entangled with doubts of my feelings

I had plans we took a flight through life valley

With scene shots of two birds kissing on the bridge

I couldn't take a decision without thoughts of you

The sky couldn't smile the rest of the day without you

The night's quiet and jilted of her beauty

I stood and gazed wild into the world

I couldn't find a trace of the stars above my head

What i have left are memories, wishes and dreams

For days i couldn't take a trip back to Lagos

Unconsciously i have lost the zest and appetite for life as such

I am blindfolded in my heart for that one love i cherish

With tears in my eyes i read soberly between the lines

She tells me you were sorry and had to fly away

But you took the key to my heart and left the door wide open yesterday

My heart is left ajar; i am fragile and vulnerable without you

She told me you missed the kisses and the warmth at night

But you've left me in the cold all through the night

I can’t fight these feelings anymore as much did i yesterday

I went on errands and fetch you my heart hoping you'll stay

Everything i believed in is no longer thoughts of yesterday

I wished i was good enough for you today

And wished i never got your letter yesterday 

© Akan Udofia E.

 

A MINUTE TO MIDNIGHT

As the clock ticks so does the memories of the day
Memories of a man hustling to make earns meet
Memories of families mourning the death of a beloved brother
Memories of stress at the office and the challenges of life
Memories of a friend whom gave companionship to a man that is sad and miserable
Memories of loved ones, the joy and laughter they bring
Memories of the pains we go through each day as it makes us strong
Every second reflect the heartbeat of life we have left
A few seconds can change our memories for a life time
A second more takes us into a brand new day, unknown of its shortcoming
Every second in our life tends to be treasured
Every second the heart beats like lots of tiny star
That makes up the brightness of the sky and her beauty at night
It gives life to the night and makes her smile
It gives a man strength and hope that happiness is not far
As the clock bell ticks, so does life moments of time we spent on earth
It's a minute to midnight; i stare as life goes by
Conscious that another day is fast approaching by

© Akan Udofia E. 2014