A Useless Wish
written by: Adewuyi Taiwo
Every day that passes draws us closer
To when we will say goodbye
When we finally do
The river will flood its bank in my eyes
I wish we could hold time captive
I would stay with you for centuries
If you want a place to live
My dreams can accommodate you
We will be free from wandering
Since my heart is a planet for you
When I close my eyes and dream
I can see us waltzing like earth and moon
Through the vast silence of dark space
Every dusk and dawn
I always want to see your face
The rays of your eyes will be the rays of my sun
And my heart will be a beating drum
Your dances will arrest my gaze
We will be in a paradise
Where love never dies
There will be no death to separate us
And I am still making a useless wish
Because you’re going away
Fate has separated our way
If only my wish would fly on wings of paper
But it belches smoky flames instead
- A Useless Wish - September 6, 2023