Saviour Otubelu

I sat on a pavement waiting for her
But when she appeared I lowered my gaze
I guess she stood staring in great wonder
For my head was bowed like one in a daze
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Love never fades but feelings do
Love is a loyal servant, ever true
True friendship is built with blocks of love
However rough the wind chooses to blow
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Upon your face I'll cast my steady gaze
Gaze upon mine too, I implore, my love
Love is the light that brightens my pale heart
Heart of a goddess, listen to my song
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Every time I feel you by my side
My heart does glow with tremendous pride
How my soul pines for you, my dearest queen
A jewel like you I have never seen
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The tree stood tall
Like a giant
Never to fall
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Albeit I may wear a smile on my face
Though I may express no sour grimace
Though tears may not flow down my haggard cheeks
I’ve lost the courage to fight- I am weak
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Brutally thrown out into the cruel streets
We are forced to stand on our frail feet
Alongside other children, we cannot run
Will our eyes ever behold the bright sun?
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Look at that rose, what a bright red flower!
Sweet to smell and to the eyes a wonder
But concealed underneath are sharp thorns
Dare to touch them- they greet you with scorn
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Music of your love, sweet rhythmic music
Flows into my heart like swift water flows
Magic of love, charm me with your magic
Rose, your love is a sweet-smelling red rose
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Behold, the heavenly stars, how bright!
I hear the clouds whisper your name each night
The trees kneel before your graceful frame
I think they are also calling your name
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The stars number in their thousands
The jewels and precious stones too
Flowers and trees, how plentiful!
But you- there is only one you
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Who taught me to live a cherished life
and nurtured me till I grew up?
Who taught my lips never to tell a lie?
No one but Dear Mother
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