THE PAIN OF LOVE
I drank from the alcoholic wine of love,
And took it to stupor.
Emptiness fills me,
Your absence makes me the shadow of myself
Once a bright student, but now a dullard.
Once a happy man, but now sad.
Once diligent, but now lazy.
Once focused, but now distracted.
Standing in front of a mirror,
Your reflection is what I see.
Smile and tears merge up on my face,
Creating hopeless hopes of your return.
• * * *
The distance between us calleth to me,
I feel your tears as they merge with mine,
I look at the sun and send my kisses to it,
As you face the sun, let it send my kisses to you.
I know you wait that's why I make haste,
Even my heart knows a piece of it is away,
Wait patiently I will return soon,
My joy is halfway full till I see you again.
We talk on the phone,
But your presence is what I need,
I crave to just be with you like an addict;
But I wait, I must, for you must finish your journey.
©Victor Apata
©Victoria Ukpaka
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