WITNESSES

The bed will testify
of what you did on it.
The wall’s silent ears.
Foreclosed window eyes.
Onomatopoeia from door’s
Half opening mouth, 
The night you switched off the light
Drew all blinds but darkness stood there
as a witness, watching you and your sins.
Alade Blessing
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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January 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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