A LETTER TO MY EX

The moon glared.
Stars fluttered.
Lips smiled.
Love happened.

The differences were so obvious.
But we thought we could focus,
On the path of love,
We chose to thread.

Flames of love over burnt.
Wrecked havoc and costs.
Ego was what we couldn't curb.
Toxicity was what we called fun!

I felt inferior and weak.
I looked pale and bleak.
I tried to be meek.
But your requirements ; my nature couldn't just meet!

Toxic! Poison! Toxic! Poison!

He used to say to me;
Labake, for you, a thousand I could kill.
I always told him; TOXICITY IS ALL I FEEL.
I once said to him; WHAT IF WE WERE NEVER MEANT TO BE?

Admonition was a constant call.
I talked till oceans dried up!
My heart bled. My soul, almost gone!
Do not speak to me like I were your slave!
Do not touch me like I was sold to you for a penny!

Ofcourse, I can't forget the walks we had.
Under the dark night with glittering stars.
The moon glaring at lovers.
Our favorite spot, I still site.
Where we weaved dreams and smiled....

I thought love overcomes all.
But I knew I was wrong,
When I started to feel insecure.
From your friends ;you hid me.
To your fears; you exposed me.

I finally found my voice. My strength, soul and brain!
This is a letter to you, my dear ex.... I'm glad we were never meant to be. I hope you find your perfect bee.....


             ©ZAINAB MOTUNRAYO KAREEM
                      (RAYO)

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