when i first met you
the universe seemed
to be in
perfect unity
i could hear the birds chirp
more clearly
the sun seemed to have
a golden glow
i had never noticed before
my smile was as if
it had been pasted on my face
stuck using super glue
i just never had reason
not to smile
with you by my side
forever seemed too near
like it wasn’t enough
for our love to be fulfilled
you showed me
the bright side of life
became my only option
you were my addiction
you were my everything
the mistake i did
made you my everything
while i was
your something
It’s your weakness you say
you can’t really help it
your mama taught you well
how to be a gentleman and all
it’s not your fault really
that girls fall for your charm
that’s the explanation you give
on your way out of my life
what happened to commitment?
faithfulness?
are these words
that even exist
in your vocabulary?
when you choose one
the fairest of them all
and no matter the advertisements
you know they are the best option?
Oh,you were not sure
that i was the best of them
you were still sampling
and you just got an offer
too hard for you to resist?
and like one would vuka
nothing personal
just have to go with your gut?
well,i wish you told me that
the day you charmed your way
into my heart
so it was all a game for you
the talks of
growing old and gray together
spending eternity
in each other’s arms
that we were soulmates?
that was all
a part of your game?
i just wonder where
you left the part
of letting me know
when you pressed start!
I gave you a complete heart
pieces is what you’re leaving me with
tears that i hate myself for shedding
but it hurts so bad
i cannot help it
now i understand why
someone said
knight in shining armor
just a man in metal…
I will survive plays in my head
it’s a bitter song i know
but truth is
i will survive
now i know better
next time i will be
more careful
i will be sure to confirm
if it’s a game
and i will play by the rules
have fun,
don’t get too close to the heat
coz you’ll probably end up
burned.
Miss Adoyo 