DESPAIR

And every drop of tear that hits the ground,burns with such intensity Then suddenly,love becomes a myth No one dares to talk of the fervor that once was The only sound that defines them are the whispers the almost fading whispers about the wrath of a woman scorned © Nana.

WHAT IF

Let us soak ourselves in the chirping of the crickets and the glow of the stars before daybreak pales the beauty that this night carries with it. Let us dance to the rhythm of our heartbeats before one of us gives in to our calling Let me whisper in your ear how much I adore you but please do not say anything because your eyes do more justice than words ever would Let me create the perfect painting with my tongue.Stroke right from your mouth,down your neck to your navel then to the haven that harbors forbidden but utter sweetness.Call it an artifact,our artifact,just before we become history Let us explore each other and if you happen to find love in my eyes,the feel of my touch,the warmth of my voice,then by all means stay.Stay and help me find the same spark in you Let us make our understanding of love simple,yet pure and more valuable than anything else in the world. © Nana.

OF THE WONDER THAT IS A WOMAN

Edit OF THE WONDER THAT IS A WOMAN by Nana Poet Ibrahim on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 10:52pm · When she loves,she loves unconditionally But when she gets fed up,she really gets fed up,nothing can change her mind. If she does not laugh when you crack(what seems to you) a joke,then know you are not funny/cannot make her laugh. When she says nothing on the event that you have pissed her off,stay away till she cools down.If you are lucky, she'll tell you what you did wrong,if not,still waters run deep,loosely translated;utapatikanwo siku ingine. Be yourself.You don't need to change just so you can impress her,she'll eventually find out that it's just a charade,trust her to find out. Contrary to people's perception,a woman who stands her ground and speaks her mind is not a bitch,she is principled. If you manage to get past her silhouette,it's not because you could,it's because she let you. A woman cannot be owned.If she chooses to stay with you,it's because she knows what's good for her.If she depicts no future with you,she'll leave.So get off your high horse. A woman always has a plan.No matter how many times she derails,there's always a plan. ;-) It's the grace in her every step,the peace in her embrace, the fervor in her smile,the promise in her eyes,the purity of her tears,whether happy or sad,the affection in her hands,the aura her presence commands. See,I could go on and still would not find the right words to describe this beautiful being. A toast,to the wonder that is a woman. © Nana.

I FORGOT ME

I've been true to everyone else but me given so much of myself and forgot I also needed me kept others warm and left me in the cold shared my heart beat with them and forgot I also needed a pulse they told me they couldn't live without my smile,so I gave it effortlessly,totally forgot I needed my smile more held their hands when they were scared and forgot I needed the security more spent forever looking at them coz they loved my eyes,I did not even notice how blind I was to me I did not live,I existed,shared my breath with them,because they said they couldn't breathe without me I forgot she needed me more I forgot she needed my undivided attention I forgot she needed to hear me assure her that everything will be okay I forgot her I forgot me. © Nana.

I'M SORRY!

I lost my senses somewhere in between their physiques Lost my sight somewhere in between their thighs Their arched bodies and suppressed breaths that, to me, meant satisfaction I tried to turn away I swear I lowered my gaze but in the process I still lost a sense See,I touched all I could And forgot the epitome of physiques If I were to kiss you right now,would it still give you goose bumps? And no,the question is not rhetorical I want to make it practical Remember how your lips felt on mine Remember how your scent drove me insane Remember how your piercing eyes made the clock come to a halt Remember how it felt having you in my arms all the time See,I'm tired of being around only when it matters I pray that my indiscretion did not make your heart crack All I want is to own that face that once made me blush Will you have me back? © Nana.

SHOW ME HOW TO LOVE YOU

Should I call or text you a couple of times during the day Would it be enough to show you that I'm constantly thinking of you? Should I look at you straight in the eyes when we talk Would that show you how much trust I have in you? Should I get so close to you till I feel your breath brush across my lips Would that be enough to let you know I want you next to me always? Should I show you off to my friends Would it show how proud I am to have you? Should I cancel my commitments and stay with you when you have the flu Would it show that your well being means the world to me? Should I have an unmatched personality Would I then, be your one in a million? Should I confess my love to you Would you then show me how to love you? © Nana.

OF LOST LOVES,LIVES,LAUGHS THAT ONCE WERE,I PRAY

Of pure hearts changed to different forms,I weep.Hearts that once loved unconditionally but now hate with such passion Of eyes with no mercy whatsoever,I cry.Eyes that once spelt utmost innocence but now bleed anger Of hands with no pulse,I grieve.Hands that were once so warm and smooth as alabaster but are now so cold and rough Of a smile with no emotion,I sulk.A smile that once lit up a room and put the city lights to shame but now defines darkness Of souls that once loved.lived,laughed as if there was no tomorrow,I pray. I pray for their redemption I pray that they can still love with the same intensity I pray that they can still smile with such fervor I pray that they can still live with the same enthusiasm Of lost loves,lives,laughs that once were,I pray © Nana.