THINK TWICE!

Before you step out of that poor child's life, abandoning it with its mother,
Before you lay a finger on that helpless spouse of yours,
And before you take advantage of your wife's fidelity and trust,
And in between the thighs of a strange woman go,
Think twice!

Before you ignore that poor beggar and with indifference desert that destitute orphan,
Before you step out of that loving wife's life for the sake of last night's dispute,
And before you take advantage of that maiden's feminine weakness, desecrate her and rip her of her virginity,
Think twice!

Before you steal from the company's treasury,
Deal mercilessly with that subordinate of yours,
Before you enrich yourself with the nation's wealth, while its citizens suffer in penury,
Think Twice!

I'LL BE WAITING...

Sweetie, the days feel lonelier without you,
And the nights feel colder without you,
I long for the kiss of my lover,
I ache for your touch, so tender,
Darling, last night, I wished you were here, to tuck me in, when I felt dizzy,
And at dawn, I wished you were here, to kiss me into consciousness, as I felt sleepy,
But to compromise and invite another, I would never,
To compromise and love another, I would not, no, not ever,
So baby, you can be rest assured of this one thing:
That at the end of your journey, I'll be right here waiting for you,

How can I ever love another,
When I have you,
Let the sun collapse from high,
Let the moon fall from the sky,
Let the rivers overflow their banks,
And let the seas overflow their brinks,
Let the world come crumbling down,
And the heavens come tumbling down,
My love for you will never be shaken,
My feelings for you will never be broken,
For not even death is a parting for us,
So through the lonely nights,
And my painful plights,
When there is no one to comfort,
And it really hurts,
I would take refuge in the image of your presence,
And leave ablaze the fires of my love for you,
While I wait patiently for your imminent return, and our imminent reunion,
I'll be waiting!

I'LL BE WAITING...

Though we be miles apart,
This one thing I know: you'll always be in my heart,
For my love for you runs deeper than the Pacific,
It lies deeper than the Grand Canyon, to be more specific,
Baby, between the two of us lies no distance,
'Cos in you lies the true essence of my existence,
So no matter how long it takes,
You can be sure of this one thing:
That when you return, I'll be right here waiting for you,

I still remember the day you left,
I couldn't let you go, so unto your right arm, I cleft,
Unwilling to let go,
From my eyes, came tears in a flow,
You told me you had to leave, for a brighter future,
I had to believe you, 'cos in my mind's eye, I could still see our picture,
Together, as a couple, destined for each other,
I had to let you go, 'cos I was certain our love was meant forever,
So, take your time honey, as you go after your dreams,
For when you return, I'll be right here waiting for you...

GRASS TO GRACE, A NOVEL-CHAPTER EIGHT (PART ONE)

CHAPTER EIGHT (PART ONE)
A NEW DAWN
   St. Gabriel's Catholic church was celebrating her 50th anniversary, and being a member, Abayomi thought it wise to invite his friends.
      "How are you today Kunle?" Abayomi asked.
      "Good. How about you?" he replied cheerfully.
      "I'm very well thank you. See, tomorrow is Sunday and I would really like you to accompany me to church. The 50th anniversary of the church is tomorrow".
      "No problem. We'll all go together, including Bisi. But that will be after my laundry."
     "Oh come on Kunle, you have all the time in the world to yourself to do that. Why not spend some quality time in God's presence. I mean that is even more rewarding than doing laundry, you know" Abayomi persuaded Kunle.
    "Okay. You win. Laundry cancelled. I'll be there" Kunle replied smiling.
    "I would really appreciate that Kunle" Abayomi said as they both went in doors.
  The next morning, the three friends woke up early and prepared for church. At about 8 '0' clock, they were already on their way to St. Gabriel's Catholic Church. The famous St. Gabriel Catholic church, located along Downing street was one of Britain's colossal and long standing buildings. It was built in the Elizabethan age with British architectural designs, and occupied a land mass of 20 acres. It's interior was decorated with the most expensive ornaments and precious gems of the time. The altar was arrayed in costly fabrics of bright colors, and crafted with precious stones. It was indeed a site to behold.

TO BE CONTINUED...
Copyright Lysious

I GAVE IT UP TOO SOON

Still remember that day you stepped out in a red silky gown,
Your skin glistened in the sun's heat, your ebony hair sparkled so brightly, I thought you wore a crown,
From a distance the purity of your beauty showed,
From a distance, its essence glowed,
Your smile so radiant, was invigorating,
Your sway so sinuous, was titillating,
I was swept off by the uniqueness of your personality,
And was blinded by the essence of your beauty,
No doubt, you were the right one,
So without hesitation, I poured out my heart,
But as it turned out, I gave it up too soon, for you tore it apart,

I couldn't get you off my mind,
It was almost impossible to put you behind,
You were the constant subject of my dreams,
The mere thought of you, made me let out a beam,
Obviously, I was obsessed,
Clearly, I was possessed,
But you were a perfect creature,
With a perfect character, and perfect features,
You were not just a woman, but also a wife,
Factually, it was your type I needed in my life,
You were very nice and sweet,
You listened when I talked, showed me some love, from harms way, you kept my feet,
The only problem was, you were not mine,
You were destined for another, another's soulmate, not mine,
So when the time came, we parted,
And our little friendship was ended,
Now, I am heart-broken, sore and torn,
For out of my heart sorrow's been born,
As it is now clear, I gave up my love too soon,
For you are now gone, never to return.

But I still miss you...

WITH THIS RING...

Baby, today you look more beautiful than ever,
Resplendent in this white flared gown,
Your smile is radiant and your eyes starry,
Down the aisle, I am ready to take you,
Your tender hands in mine, there is no turning back,
As we stand before the priest,
These words I'll mutter with joy,
"With this ring I thee wed",
And for eternity will never take them back,

I'm ready to cherish you for eternity,
I'm ready to love you for posterity,
I'm glad we found each other,
For with and without you, I'll never love another,
Honey, thank God, I won your heart,
For I am certain we can never be torn apart,
So with this ring- a symbol of my eternal protection, I thee wed,
As it continuously encircles your finger,
So shall my care and comfort, encircle your life,
Through the thick and thin, and through the stormy days,

Sweetie, as I stand next to the priest,
Watching you walk down the aisle,
I felt I heard the atmosphere say something,
Its very words were, "Great choice",
Baby, you were my perfect choice, and I'm forever grateful for you,
There couldn't have been any other for me, it had to be you,
So with this ring-a symbol of my eternal love, I thee wed,
As it continuously encircles your finger,
So shall my love forever encircle your life,
And you shall remain the love of my life,
As both our hearts perpetually beat as one.

So with this ring I thee wed,
Till death do us part,
With this ring I thee wed,
Our love shall transcend eternity,
With this ring I thee wed,
Never to love another,
With this ring I thee wed,
And vow to be yours forever...

AFRICA--A POETIC DESCRIPTION OF HER BEAUTY

Africa! My dear Africa,
A great continent sited on the equator,
Paradise on earth,
Showcasing nature's abundance,
Revealing hidden treasures,
Magnifyng the excellence of the creator,
Africa! The home of discovery!

Beautifully toned in dark skin,
A concentration of beauty and elegance,
Epitomizing the perfection of creation,
Radiating awesomeness in appearance,
A conglomeration of a rich cultural heritage,
An assembly of talents,
The store house of bravery, courage and ambitions,
An embodiment of moral excellence,
Africa! A home of greatness!

Though not politically stable,
A unique blend of administrative competence,
Portraying inherent viability in merchandise,
A breeding ground of tycoons,
Africa! The investors haven!