Where Does Love Go?
Where does love go
after the thrill of hunting
through jumbles of resentment and
thickets of fear
After whispered promises under
musical moons during nocturnal pilgrimages
nurturing teeny dreams
Where does love go
After the rites of 'I DO'
and ostentatious feasting of
friend and foes
Where does love go
After the ectstacy of dewy nights
feverish morn and nauseous noon
Where does love go
when sorrow wrench the heart and
trouble shred the soul
when tears pour like libation
when crises cripple faith
and raging hormone tear apart a peaceful lair
when couples brag and braww
brawl and brag
and frightened kids become helpless umpires in
domestic squabbles
when chop money dig galling holes, in
penuried pockets
and million hands grab few wads
when harried hearts beat discordant tunes and
suspicion sprout on famished ground
when words are hurled like rockets
and laughter clang like cymbals
when hate filled eyes gush with blood
and judges gavel inter once bouyant dreams
Where does love go?
Copyright © Oyedokun Adejonwo | Year Posted 2009
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