I Wanted To Write You A Letter Poem by Ibrahim Bidu

I wanted to write you a letter
There is so much I want to say
And though I seem to find
No word to express
Whatever that is on my mind
I think I should find a vent
To let out the pressure in my breast

I wanted to write you a letter
Although I spied you from a far
Setting my precious hut on fire
And driving my sickly animals away

I wanted to write you a letter
Even though the air’s full of your threats
And you also seem to hesitate
Even when I openly display
My readiness to embrace you
In spite of your heart
Crawling with ugly bugs

I wanted to write you a letter
Write you a letter of peace
Of peace that would heal
Heal the festering wounds
Wounds inflicted by you and me

I wanted to write you a letter
A letter that would bring us together
And I have chosen to do it
Because one of us has to give in
And I hope you’ll be brave enough to agree
To overcome the vain pride
And give us a chance at life
For I can see it in your eyes
You need this as much as I do
And this together we can do