Poet-Today | Maryam Shehu Mohammed

THIS IS THE WORLD

Of purity and magic

laughter and lightheartedness

some bond that bind

some secret delight

purely phenomenal, magical

Of two hearts that are bound

beyond the limited time

against the madness of daily living

Of two minds attached

twirling, savouring

seducing, flirting

Of purity and magic

delighting, awakening

endearing

Of bonds that bind and all the joy

I NEED YOU

When I slip

I need you to steady me

When I miss it

I need you to tell me it’s going to be okay

When I cry,

I need you to help me let it all out

When I laugh

I need to know I can share my jokes with you

When I am lonely,

I need to know that you, in my thoughts, will keep me company

When I listen to you,

I need to be able to believe you and trust you

When I look at you,

I want to see the rest of my life- my eternity,

When I say….

I want you to know that I really see my forever in your eyes

When I go to bed

I need to feel the comfort of your warmth beside me

When I succeed

I need to know that you are proud of me

When I ask you

I need you to know that I wouldn’t ask unless I need to,

When I am not there

I need to feel secured about my place in your heart

When I need you in my life

I really want you to be a part of my life

When I say I need you

I need you to know how important it is for you to need me back

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Maryam Shehu Mohammed is an unapologetic lover of books. She is the founder of Charity to Cheer Foundation, an NGO that caters for the welfare of the destitute especially with respect to their health and education. Maryam is a 2014 Mandela Washington Fellow and currently a PhD Law student at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria.