Allow Me

7.30 a.m. has become a significant moment

Fo me, twas time to put myself together

The kids would be arriving to say hello and play

They insisted that was their main duty

And I would be with them asking deeper questions and examining the real world

How about you, my love? 

For sure I would know twas time for you to rest

To untangle your weariness, to tuck yourself into the bed, to let the night soothed your mind and soul

Then, for us, did it have meaningful messages?

My love, you brought winter, spring, summer, and fall to the table

The moment when we talked, I saw life in your eyes

The energy shone through your face

It spoke the spirit to keep walking even if the pebbles hurting our feet along the journey

I saw nothing but hope in your smile,

in how you showed your presence

Dear my love, I wanna know

How did I look in your eyes?

What was your insight about all of me in particular?

What message you would deliver when we're miles away? 

Would you still hold my hand and face hardship?

Would you?

My love Egwu, that's how I would write my name in 2027

I vividly remember when I was telling you

I loved your hair, not too short nor too long

And you told me you haven't had your hair cut

I said I saw grey hair on your beard, we both were growing old

Then, you responded it wasn't 

Instead it was the reflection of the blue light from your phone

And your cheeks, it was showing your sleepless nights and restless days

My love, allow me to mention your name in my prayers

May Allah grant us the fresh dates falling off the tree, 

the fresh water from flowing stream beneath our feet

ease our minds with happiness and tenderness

Good night, love

This same bed and it feels just a little bit bigger

Without you has become a serious challenge

But knowing you would never leave,

has become a tiny fire that kept my heart warm