The Poems I Never Wrote

For the days gone,
For the days yet to be,
For the ones in the present yet to be decided, 
As they continue to rejoice in their various colours,
Allowing even the thorns and the roses to be subsumed.
To open up a chest of the anticipated.
To open up a chest of the blanks drawn.
An early surprise for the days to-be.
A belated best wish for the memories to let go.
For the desire stuck in the wind that blows.
For the happiness that feels uncertain.
For the emotions that have been the same for a while.
The poem I almost forgot to write.
Herein, for the essence of being.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Olaoluwa  Avatar
November 28, 2022 at 6:04 AM
Fantastic write. Drop your WhatsApp contact, let's get to know each other, dear friend.
Onayemi Avatar
February 18, 2023 at 4:32 AM
Thanks for reaching out! I prefer Instagram. You can leave your IG @, and I'll reach out there. Cheers!
Lawless Avatar
October 16, 2022 at 4:55 AM
"for the desire stuck in the wind that blows"...now there's a metaphor that only a poet could grasp....Nicely done and congrats on your placement in the contest
Onayemi Avatar
October 16, 2022 at 11:14 AM
Thank you. Congratulations on your win!
Faulkner Avatar
October 15, 2022 at 12:37 PM
You have caught the fragile uncertainty that is poetry, this is lovely, congratulations on your win
Onayemi Avatar
October 16, 2022 at 11:12 AM
Thank You. Congratulations to you too.
La France Avatar
October 15, 2022 at 9:46 AM
Tolulope, wonderful free verse, love the concept of the chest, and congratulations on your win in Craig's contest, blessings Constance
Onayemi Avatar
October 16, 2022 at 11:12 AM
Thank You Constance!
Mccann Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 12:09 AM
"Emotions that have been the same for a while" Hmm. Now that's a new idea. I'm mulling it over. Elizabeth
Onayemi Avatar
October 16, 2022 at 11:08 AM
Thank You.
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