A Love Song Silenced Poem by Ifeoluwa Philips

Caught singing a love song,
Born from my deepest heart,
No rhythm rivals its pulse,
Its pitch a soaring crescendo.

I count our cherished memories,
Laughter shared in fleeting joy.
When worries clouded our minds,
Your smile lit our tender moments.

Under heavy rain we danced,
Words weaving playful melodies.
Even the scorching sun
Bowed to our radiant fun.

But beauty turned to ashes,
Our musical tones laid to rest.
Strings of harmony snapped,
Our once-joined paths now unsteady.

Like heaven torn from earth,
Our tethered hearts drift apart.
Love songs buried, unsung,
Their notes fading, diminished.

What song can reach a lover,
A proud bird soaring far?
Feathers gleaming, yet homeless,
Nestless, still choosing to fly.