Dark Side Poem by Vivian Ahanotu

Terrible was the first intercourse
Like strangers we were far apart
Learning to know each other
A pregnancy of vices it became

Spilling you down the latrine I could have achieved
As a mother, I pitied you
Through my placenta you feed and grew
With my womb I covered and protected you
I was reproached for your sake
Deaf ears I kept
Your infant movements clouded me
Reaching for no other but you always
Comfort and peace you brought at the moment.

The more you grew in me,
The more havoc you brought upon my soul
A step forward on your termination I seek
With determination, I spilled you down the eternal abyss.
'Freedom you have achieved but in folds I shall return' were your last words

To my Creator I hope on
For strength thou shall provide
Eternal happiness thou will give
And to my soul
Thou alone will save.
Vee Chuks.