A Lanterns Thought
In the hours of the evil colour,
When the sun has turn its back,
When that far away fluorescent circle is not enough to see yourself,
When everywhere looks like when it has never been,
Then my use again becomes of need
Perfect relief when you open that closet,
Sweet sensation when you open my heart,
Good feeling when I'm lit up and I become your companion again.
Hey friend, I've waited so long,
You sitting on the chair and I on the desk before you,
Don't you miss holding me up,
To see what just your eyes wouldn't see?
Don't you love when you found the body ornament you seek, when I've shared you my light?
I sooth you with warmth in the cold
The beautiful shadows I cast on the wall, they can never exaggerate how perfect you're built.
Tho thine eyes beholds it not, believe me,
My dark smoke goes up there, conjures a genie
Granting some of your wishes.
Too bad, it can't grant it all
Cos someday my use may get obsolete to you,
While you get a better alternative,
And cast me away.
My lord, forever do I want the bright little fire in my heart to dance,
Dance for you even till the day.
I always wished, I could stay near you,
Watch you read, watch you sleep.
When I burn out, will you pour me inspiration?
Will you clean me?
Will you caress me in gratitude when you've got the cap?
Will you whisper to me job well done?
I'll love you to watch when my fire dance for you,
When it forms the love shape,
Will you let it amuse and inspire you.
The fire in my heart burns for you.
I am your muse, your *lantern* .
Copyright © Oloye Tobi | Year Posted 2020
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