How Long Has it Been?
How long has it been?
Since you journey to the heart of home?
Since you taste food from Mama’s fingers?
Since your mind mines merry memories?
How long has it been?
Since you hug, kiss and caress you?
Since you tell you, “Beauty is my bounty?”
Since you tell you, “I will leave you never?”
How long has it been?
Since you smell Mother Nature drenched in morning dew?
Since you hear Mother Nature’s orchestra plays in the sunshine?
Since you feel the warmth of the sun’s flaming evening glow?
How long has it been?
Since you watch frolicking fauna fly and flee on foot?
Since you watch the river bathes rocks with crystal clear water?
Since you feel sea waves fall-splash on your feet?
How long has it been?
Since you put social media on a waiting list?
Since your spouse and children are not number two?
Since you give your spouse an unexpected gift?
How long has it been?
Since “I love you” is an action not just mere words?
Since kinsfolk has your total focus — undivided?
Since work is your duty but not your life?
How long has it been?
Since you positively impact those around?
Since you think about your life-legacy after death?
Since you think about God’s view of you?
How long has it been?
… Too long
