RISE AND FALL

At sunrise, I walked by the stream not far to the river

I could see the beauty of the sun

The weather wasn't warm despite the harmattan season is gone

Somehow the wind still carries in it a sense of love

Though roses are not grown where I am from

The birds sing pretty well whenever it's dawn

I am used to carrying my emotions with me where ever I go

But after today I will be dressed in silk with the scent of a river

For there wouldn't be any shadow or footprint where I fall

© Akan Udofia E.

BLUE NIGHT

It rained heavily and I couldn't hid from her beneath the trees

She kissed my tentacles as I felt her soft touch on my lips

The evening was deep and the stars all gone

The wind was modest; she didn't want me out on the cold all alone

She gave me a pat on the back to move on

I ran in the rain as I head towards home

I wouldn't want my heart wet for I had no one at home 

Wished I knew not to had asked Cynthia to spend the evening back home

Guilt wouldn't allow me give her a call

How will I explain to her that my night will be colder?

When I told her earlier I was good, that tonight she need not bother

I embraced my fate for its going to be a long and cold night

Seems the rain understood my thought

Like she didn't mean to spoil my night

The out-pour got paused for few minutes for she was sober

She wished she could apologies by giving me a hug on the shoulder

Gratefully, I hit home and try to forget my misery

I prayed for an angel to come visit me tonight

And touch my heart where it's lonely most tonight

© Akan Udofia E.

CAN I BE THE ONE FOR YOU?

Can I be your anchor?

To keep your heart from drifting away

Can I be your sun?

To wipe away your tears when it rain

Can I be your umbrella?

To shade your burden when life is sunny

Can I be your paper?

So you can write down the things in your heart that makes you smile

Can I be your carpenter?

To design the furniture you need to make your life beautiful

Can I be the diamond in your life?

So you can look at me always with pride

Can I be your butler?

 I want to get you all the things you need in life

Can I be your companion?

And journey together with you through life

Can I be your cook?

To prepare you dishes from the recipe of my heart

Can I sit beside you to keep you company?

To be there for you to share in your dreams

Can I be the one for you?

 When you need someone to hold your hands on the alter

And help you take care of the kids

Can I be there for you?

 To take you somewhere far away

Where we can watch the sun smile all day

© Akan Udofia E.