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THE TRAVELER

Posted by EMEKA ODIAMMA on 12/23/2005 3:56:00 AM |

Written by: EMEKA ODIAMMA


She came with the eastern wind


And went with the western wind


Oh, she must have had a wing


Because she was gone before I could think


 


Eyes like two full moons


For direction was what she crooned


Voice like birds singing in tune


She must have been heavenly groomed


 


Said she was a traveler


Going to the west


She must have been a heaven’s messenger


Just with a chest


 


I have never seen such a beauty


She must be a goddess


I know the world to be guilty


She had a look so flawless


            


So much in her I desired


Even a monk will like the Miss


She had a smile that lit me fire


Lips tempting to kiss


 


She couldn’t wait to have a little tea


Was on her pace heading towards the sea


Left me something to keep


A face to behold while I sleep