She Wondered

She spent her youth in concert sinning
A fact half known but fast ignored
"I'll trade your past for a new beginning"
Said off the cuff but now an ode

She wonders if he really knows

She feels her body's spent for giving
A good man she deems him, and rightly so
Complicates further the decision
"Oh god where were you before,
Before I mastered at deceiving?"
So close to words these thoughts did grow
But prunned by his ribbon wrapped unveling

She wonders if she should say 'no'

"I'm I my past or my ambition?"
She wants a family and a home
To lead a life that's worth it living
Her mouths agape set to respond
No trace of his confidence thinning
A persistent shiver in her bones

She wonders if it's her he's seeing

His knee is floored, his face is grinning
He thinks her flattered to the brimming
Her head is spinning, her limbs are cold
She whispers, 'yes...'
                                    As she wonders on....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Beckman  Avatar
October 2, 2018 at 7:02 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup! I really like your style of writing, can't wait for more.
Nkonde Avatar
October 3, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Thanks for having us and for taking the time, truly appreciated.
Mcconnell Avatar
October 2, 2018 at 10:15 AM
Fine piece Akwenda, well penned with good play on the words. Have great day, Gordon
Nkonde Avatar
October 3, 2018 at 3:04 PM
Cheers Gordon! Thanks for the read
Jordan Avatar
September 12, 2018 at 3:17 PM
This is a wonderful piece! I love your word play and the rhythm!
Nkonde Avatar
September 12, 2018 at 3:59 PM
Many, many thanks. I feel welcome already
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