My sweet Ife (love), I always think of you.How your smile wipes away
the shadows of my darkest days.
When you whisper my name,
the world tilts softly towards me-
as if it, too, understands what your presence means
You are the rhythm my heart learnt.Before it ever knew itself.
A melody, the touch of your skin gives to my world.
My pores rise in quiet tension,
A powerful feeling
I crave-
and hope to keep for the rest of my life.
Oh my sweet love,
I would walk through eternity
Just to reach you.
I’ll be your shield against the trying swords of this life.
And as the sun gives way to evening,
when the world finally grows tired,
I will be the warmth that covers
your resting place-
your peace,
your man.
I got the inspiration to write this poem from the genuine love I have for my girlfriend. Thank you for listening to me.