Desire

The white elephant castle of my desire,
Looms large in the mist of my fading stars;
The paradise birds of my refuge flew haywire,
In all my sprung spire,
And the fresh minty aroma of blue dawn;
Dim the waking lullaby sun.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 7:37 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest. I wish you the best in the final round Afolabi. Love, Carol
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August 2, 2011 at 8:54 AM
this is an awesome write Taiwo, and such a brief and precises rendition of the melodies of your heart. Much Love
Jones Avatar
July 26, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Wow.... had to read this a few times.... and will have to read it a few more. So many lush phrases!
Brown Avatar
July 25, 2011 at 1:52 PM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Afolabi. Love, Carol
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December 9, 2010 at 3:20 AM
WELCOME TO PS AFOLABI hope to read more of your poetry here and make a good friend
Brown Avatar
December 8, 2010 at 5:34 AM
I am reading some very amazing and diverse poetry this morning. I am glad yours was among the poetry I was able to read today. Thank you for sharing your writing with us Afolabi. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Holiday Season. Love,Carol
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