By Chris Ihidero
Ode to once upon a time…
In every smile I saw tomorrow
In your laughter I glimpsed hereafter
I
Winged by illusion
Soaring through planes of disillusion
I drift on the sea of optimism unrestrained
You
I made a quarry whence
I fetched the stones to build my world
Like clay in a potters wheel
I’m spun in wait of form
In your forge I fabricate
Futile fantasies in fiery furnaces
Yes
I am light like dust in the air
Like guilt on a criminal conscience
Like a lie to the divine
Like a kiss on carcass
Like a bird with torn feathers
I fluttered in fragile winds
But now no more.
No more waiting
In vain, in pain
No gain in staying
I’m setting sail…
As I bow and bid you farewell
Do let’s celebrate, will you?
Here are my tears
Where’s your wineglass?
