THE MARKET OF LIFE

We are trading our lives in the world we live in
Every woman her dignity and pride trade for love
There is no price tag on a man's head
But his worth what he believes and bears within
He is valued by his shortcomings and achievements in life
The world will appreciate the memories you leave in their lives
Some came to sell there lot to survive, others in our hearts leave a smile
In life, there is nothing about you that's invaluable
Your relationship with people around you shows how caring and accommodating you are
It shows how we impact the people around us and the world at large
And the beauty of our heart as sold to the world we live in and within us
Life will forever exist in our heart and mind
We've all got something to offer to someone that’s in need, maybe a word that’s kind
We trade our joy with people suffering around us
We give hope to the broken hearten and their spirit lifted up

And forfeit one's love to help heals a man's negative perception of life

  © Akan Udofia E. July 2014

I SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS

I see you in my dreams like you are a part of it

Walking down the street with thoughts of catching a glimpse of you

I followed the footpath leading my heart to you

Heard a dog barking from a distance that you are near

Wished time can tell how long it takes to hold you in my arms

Wished I had a life line or a clue how to get you of my mind

So I don't have to look over my shoulder not to miss you when you pass by

Just a hug from you is all I need to ascertain what I feel is real

I know my feelings are genuine, I wouldn't trade it for the world

Can you stand still for a while so I can kiss your lips?

Hold your hands while we journey together a life time

Every man needs a companion; I just found mine in you

I stopped praying for a miracle a fortnight

Because I have found a special person in you

  

© Akan Udofia E. July 2014

DON'T TELL ME YOU LOVE ME

Don't tell me you love me, but show me that you care

If I am walking through a valley, will I find you near?

It's not that I am scared of my heart been broken

I needed someone to catch me if someday the world's falling

I long for a star on my cloud, someone out there who cares

Someone to hold my hands and help me overcome my fears

All through life I carry in me a heart that's lost and lonely

In your arms I dreamt of a future that's sunny

Don’t tell me you love me, show me in your heart that you care

If you got a call that I am dying, will you visit to wish me well

The world is so huge yet difficult to find true love

Do you have a feeling in your heart that's pure and as calm as a dove?

All I have ever long for is a shoulder I can lean on

Someone to love me for whom I am and leave in my heart a song

Please don't tell me you love me but hold me till my heart bleeds no more

For a caring and loving heart is all I am asking for

© Akan Udofia E    July 2014