12 Comments
User's avatar
Babafemi Ajakaiye's avatar

If music be the food of love…

He struck the cord…..

Then It began;

--indent--

the rapid pattering of the dancers’ feet

the sensual sways of the hands to the beat

the hums that are too beautiful to speak, yes, to speak

the short bursts of claps that sounds bleak…in the noise

(new verse)

the dancers heard the cord

as it called through the winds so still

filled with emotions, pure like new birth

they headed, pattering their feet to sweet melody

(new verse)

swaying rhythmically to the harmony,

they locked hands, even locked hearts

solacing in the smooth do-mi-fa cadence

for in each other’s arms, do they find solace

--line break--

He struck the cord…

(new verse)

Words became deeds

As realities join the troupe in rhythm

With hums that seem discordant, yet powerful

And emotions rise in fallacious crescendo

(new verse)

In the coda, its quiet, quite quiet

You can hear the heart speak

You can feel the gentle monster

You can love, and love more

--line break--

Then, he struck the cord…

(new verse)

The dancers are filled with a burst

Of newness and everything but lust

As they freestyle to the joyful acoustic

Locked together in eternal bliss

(new verse)

The music goes on and on

Rising rhythmically and falling high

Luring dancers far and wide

Played by the incessant musician: life

Expand full comment
Tobi Akinpelu's avatar

This one really clangs my head. It's a confidently written poem. 🚀

Expand full comment
Babafemi Ajakaiye's avatar

Wow,

Its actually a simple poem.

Its 2 people falling in love, and facing all the issues of life.

They eventually weathered the storm and continued in their love.

Something signals the need for love,

we act on this and get into relationships,

it sometimes, is not what it seems,

we take time to listen to our relationship

and time can heal all hurt.

Expand full comment
Tobi Akinpelu's avatar

This is superb. Poetry is funny, it makes things look simple.

It makes complex thinking become simple thinking.

Now that you are here, you are beginning to see how it feels like.

You just can’t do without adding a spicy of simile or metaphor into your daily conversations.

Sometimes, I feel like I do too much of sharing poems, because I’m jealous of it.

But there is a better kind of love in sharing.

I wrote a book titled Poems of Passion And All Kinds Of Love. The volume 1–debut!!!

Expand full comment
Babafemi Ajakaiye's avatar

lol. We are jealous, but Its a good kind that only turns sour if our work is unappreciated and despised.

Just like you've said, 'simple' is relative, and as an artist, its joy knowing that everyone can see 'themselves' in your work, not necessarily what is portrayed.

Sharing poetry with you sir, is an honor, so I extend this to everyone on this platform.

I'd love to read your book...

p.s.: This poem is raw and I have done some modifications after posting. I'd also like this esteemed community to comment on how I can make it better.

Expand full comment
Tobi Akinpelu's avatar

I appreciate the edit, but it would have been okay to share as it was. The edit is perfect too.

Thanks Babafemi Ajakaiye. I would like to showcase your poem in the next edition. Can you also send me your preferred picture and a link to something you do or social profile?

Expand full comment
Babafemi Ajakaiye's avatar

Ok boss. I mean that the version posted here is raw, unedited, straight from my medulla to this platform.

I have the edited form but I have not shared it yet.

Can I do a private message to you?

Expand full comment
Babafemi Ajakaiye's avatar

Blooms fast, happily gone?

New Year.....lol

Expand full comment
Tobi Akinpelu's avatar

Hahaha, why did you say New year? And if you can share it on the latest post, that would be great too.

Expand full comment
Ismail Moses's avatar

every smile has its meaning

and every song it's lyrics

for as the moon has the sun to give it light

so does the stars trust the galaxies to hold them tight

Surely, The Rain needs the sun to evaporate it's pour

The cloud, a light to make it bright.

the Galaxy is constullation of bodies

each serving a unique purpose

take for example:

The distance between earth and sun is enormous

yet, Earth needs the sun to light it's evergreen forests.

it's amazing how we all exist in separate bodies,

yet we need one another morethan we know

this is also seen between two hearts beating distinctively

yet they cluster together to form a union called love

we are both two separate beings

melted into one big body...

called love!

#Poetic_Rascal

Expand full comment
Tobi Akinpelu's avatar

Love it

Expand full comment