Dorcas Tayire Poems

I stood
At the crossroad,
Uncertain of the life before me
And the one behind me.
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How can I forget,
the very first day we met,
indeed it was; like the picture I saw in a dream I dreamt.
Tall, dark and handsome
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The trumpets screamed in happiness.
The drums and guitars gave us some dancing steps
Our lips parted ways; giving in to an overwhelming laughter.
The violins and tambourines gave us some melodious tunes.
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Anyday
Someday
One day
The pain we gain won't reign to stay.
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In her womb, I laid
grew my hands, legs…
till I was fully formed.
Got out after nine months,
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Many days, singing many songs.
Playful are some,
dancing with the sun.
Singing lullabies in mysteries.
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The leaves ruffled,
The dogs whimpered and whined.
The night owls sang sad solemn songs.
Danger was lurking behind her door,
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I was twenty save one
when these happened to me:

I complained, I grumbled
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I stumbled, i fell
rising again, I fell,
retracing my steps, I fell
tearing apart, crying out loud,
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'What would it be, ' said he,
'The world's treasure or me?
If abundantly blessed, will thou still remember me?
For it's because of this,
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