Solemn Impertinence
While growing up
The creed my culture inculcates that
Respect ye thy elders
Is now lying lifeless outside the beautiful 20th century's gate.
.
Little did I move than I realized a frozen limb
After her little palm roughly caressed my weedy chin
Somewhat close to a Shrek's touch.
It had garnered enough momentum for the feat.
.
My voice filled the entire room within me.
My 'Ha' bears little weight of exclamation
But I mumbled it with lips agape
As I watched her proud-to-do physiognomy disappear
Through the door before me.
.
As my heart, thuds the wall of my ribs
I danced, enjoying the sour melody all alone.
But the cadence drastically dropped till death
And there I remained motionless
As tears' fountain seem dry.
.
Wake up! Again I yelled but within
"Pursue" my heart advised "rip her."
But did I hear 'sorry sir?'
Like they that dream, I found just enough strength
To recall all what seem like hours, but 'twas minutes
Which unfolded even under the nose of my Lover.
.
"Seventeen years age difference washed down the drain?"
"You should command respect for yourself" father roared.
Jostling me back to now.
"Sorry sir" just like her, I said.
Cause and effect, my ears still echoes...
Copyright © Akinsehinwa Damilola | Year Posted 2016
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