The Words She Says Alone- Poem by Adeosun Olamide

Have you seen what I done
Ain’t it pretty?
It does make you spellbound
That silence is your choice-

I must guess- you look unwell
Yea- the gratitude I owe
Indeed- the chains are beautiful
And the walls sate my crave
How I- need this aura

That you choose distance
How kind-
It must be infectious-
I know the pain-
But come
Come to me-
It is for this- we did the aisle
-So we don’t leave each other
How do you do it?
The well in your eyes
How do you?
On the tap- and rain pours
Teach me-

Don’t leave
Stay with me-
Don’t vanish to your dark-
Return to me
Come to me!
Always turning your back

I am fine-
I didn’t mean to hurt you- wall
Is the wall not beautiful?
Is my fist not caressing?
Go then-
Do your will-
I shall have my company
The rats will keep me company
So will- the shadows
So will- the memories
Who is there?
The hide and seek-