Love Poem: I Lost My Eyes
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Written by: Joseph Mjomba

I Lost My Eyes

My back laid on this old coconut tree, 
My feet rested upon this shapeless rock, 
My hands set on this mid-sized notebook, 
Only my eyes-
Lost. 

The sun shore right through the blue
Dressed sky, kissing her lush caramel skin. 
The breeze smoothly caressed her dark, 
Sleek tresses. I am jealous-
The waves took turns jumping with her,
As they laughed at everyone at the beach.
I wish I was the one she took the many 
Glimpses at, with a smile I can’t yet explain.
Now I must save my heart, 
Which I was losing, 
Together with-
My eyes.