Njeri Hunjeri Poet Free verse

Woman To Woman

That day I came running
I had planned to tell you my African name
So you could pronounce it wrong, so I could give you an attitude 
I was looking hard for reasons to hate you, I was trying hard to make you hate me

But then you came to open the door
I sensed hesitancy 
You feared, you did not know what to expect 
You did not know what was standing on the other side of the door

Then the door opened softly, you had that warm smile
We introduced each other
Your demeanor calmed me, I ended up wearing my best behavior 
We talked about the kids
Did not say much after that, then I left

The father of my kids, the love of your life
I like the way you talk about him
I admire how you cook for him
I love the way you carry yourself 
I admire the way you've made him to be
A changed man, a happy man
A responsible man, a caring man

We never had that

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Robert Lindley July 18, 2015 at 10:59 AM A great poem. Much wisdom therein contained and a true pleasure to read. A7 Njeri Hunjeri September 15, 2015 at 10:27 AM Thank u Robert. God bless

Alexis Y. July 18, 2015 at 10:14 AM Njeri, this is a written piece. If meeting an old flame's new partner turned out like this it be amazing:-)Alexis Njeri Hunjeri September 15, 2015 at 10:26 AM Yes it did. Thank you Alexis

Arthur Vaso July 17, 2015 at 11:44 PM Njeri, this poem is so so so heartwarming and full of compassion and love, the world needs more of you !!!!!! Njeri Hunjeri September 15, 2015 at 10:25 AM Oh... thank you Arthur

Jan Allison July 17, 2015 at 5:52 PM wow I can only imagine the emotions somone feels meeting a previous partner's new flame - great descriptive write Njeri:-) hugs jan xx7 Njeri Hunjeri September 15, 2015 at 10:24 AM Thank you Jan