It became a lighthearted dalliance
Of shared cups of coffee
And fleeting holding of hands
Of browsing books in used book stores
You loved those books
And I loved your delight
As your eyes twinkled in merriment
When you read aloud.
Your lips pursed in a slight crinkle of a smile
When you pronounced the naughty words
And my eyes glazed over, as I listened to the words of your mouth.
It moved to dinners and movies
As well as stolen kisses
With a hair brush forgotten, a tooth brush and a T shirt.
You wove your magic
And I became your enchanted, willing slave
To the altar we went.
Our hearts duly entwined
Our love consumed us like fiery flames
The good life was ours.
The days of twirling to your ritzy jazz
Your soft hum, bare-feet as you made your special pies
The curtain of each day closed
As we listened to the rhythm of the others thumping heart.
Of ordinary day’s nonsense
And day dreams that made sense
Of paying the bills and gentle laughter
Bicycle rides and grocery shopping
Of catching the train and hopping buses.
You decorated my life
With your flowery essence
The powdery smells and soft snuffles
Of babies followed
In one fell swoop, two gorgeous girls to behold
Two pairs of eyes that twinkle like yours
Like shiny pennies full of mischief
The train trundles along
They chuckle with each bounce
As they implore ‘Tell us again, Papa.’
They love the train journey’s and the story of our love
Of how we met and how we fell in love
Phoebe and Chloe are turning out
To look a lot like you, my darling
I always stare at these beautiful
Energetic blessings that you gave me
Seeing your stamp as their mother written all over them
My eyes mist over with the thoughts
It’s been four years since you’ve been gone
I still miss you with deep pangs that hurts within me
The laughter of these young ones
Console me as they drag me along
I forget you not
Forever, my darling.
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
Wonderful and wonderfully sad!
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Thank you for taking the time to listen Diane. I am glad you like it.
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Very sad Jacqui, but you write so beautifully.
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Yeah. It’s a shame she passed on, but at least two gorgeous ones behind. Thank you Judy đŸ™‚
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Definitely, she left her beautiful girls.
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Beautifully written and spoken. I’m having my morning tea, preparing for my long run today, and your voice is very soothing! I really enjoyed it!
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Can I run with you? In my mind at least đŸ˜‰ Thank you Paula and have a beautiful day.
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Thank you Jackie, you too!! đŸ˜€
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Sorry, I should say evening as we’re 12 hours apart, đŸ˜€
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It’s a wonderful World. I am almost getting ready to go to bed.
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Once again you have touched my heart…
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My appreciations Gina. Thank you đŸ™‚
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beautiful poem, my condolences on your loss…
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Thank you Melinda. It’s just a work of fiction, but easily someone’s reality.
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You’re welcome đŸ™‚ I hope it’s not someone’s reality but you are right that it could be. Between illness and violence, many lives are lost each day.
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That is true.
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it’s a sad truth đŸ˜¦
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Great job Jacqueline. You have this voice, it is so easy to listen too and your poem is well written.
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You gladden my heart with your words Mandi. Thank you đŸ™‚
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Beautiful….feels so real. One would think it’s about you.
Congrats, dear……really beautiful
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Wow! My beautiful diva. I am totally honoured to have you here. Thank you very much for thinking about me. I miss you a whole lot and ponder about you now and again. From people’s responses they actually think it’s about me. Well, that’s flattering I must say. Thank you once again đŸ™‚
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You are becoming really pro at this! Well done! đŸ˜€
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Aww! Lovely words to me. Thanks dear đŸ™‚
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You’re welcome, my friend. đŸ™‚
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Beautiful words…as I hope to never have that feeling.
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Beautiful poem. Oh! Bittersweet as it is, that is life. Thanks for sharing Jacqueline. You know, you have some good taste in music by the way! That jazz in the background was peaking my interest đŸ˜‰ And just continue to be yourself and move forward. God opens doors all the time if you just keep walking. đŸ™‚
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