Love Poem: Wife of My Youth
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Written by: Joseph Babatunde

Wife of My Youth

Like a new thirst in the desert 
My heart was soaked in thoughts and desires
Dominating was the longing to be held
Held in ecstasy, fondled in the embrace of another

Despite several invasions, tramplings and happenings
Faith smiled and there came the presence of a silver-line
A beauty I can call mine
A sprout of rose to lace my horrors

Smiles with no word said 
Moments of joy saturated with affections
Days of fantancies when the little one in me tickled in happiness
Playing on the strings of lightening, singing in the rain

A time when stars fondled my mind
And my heart laid on the bed of cares
No one could be this to me
No other, except my wife.