Heartbreak

From someone who has been there. — There she was. A tall, gorgeous creature with an enviable mane who seemed to walk on air. We caught a glimpse of her as she dashed from one office to another. I wished I was her. I mean, I would have given anything to be the woman my “boyfriend” had…

One day, you will wake up by 2:55 am to finish your LinkedIn post, and your fingers will dally with your keyboard yet another day as the clacking sound creates short-lived symphonies every few seconds. …

A Light that Burns So Very Brightly “The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long — and you have burned so very, very brightly, Roy.” Tyrell from Blade Runner (1982) This quote has always stuck with me. I think it applies to many things. In my life…

Or, that was the plan — The concept was easy, really cute, I’d take a day off, keep my mind rather mute. Or was it moot, as in “the point,” Which I no longer am, not in this joint. Not anywhere with you, not any longer, My heart’s getting weaker, certainly not stronger. So a day…

A love poem — Why, does it always have to be like this? Why, can’t we sit for five minutes without raising voices, or pointing fingers? Why, do we always forget this love whenever trouble comes knocking? I tried to do better; To ignore the things you said, but your words were too strong to stay on my skin And then, I tried to let go but your hold on me was too strong I loved you; Shit! Maybe, I still do!

A poem — How do you erase the pain etched in every cell of your body by the tears of the past and the fears of the future We walk always into the unknown searching through the blackness for a hand to hold our own Sometimes we stop to wonder how we can appreciate…

I created my own publication. I created my own publication at the suggestion of another writer I respect. I felt so empowered, publishing in my own publication. I felt I was doing a good thing by fully owning my work. Boy, was I wrong? I was receiving hundreds of views…

A love poem — Can you shield me till I switch off all my defenses? Can you hold me in your embrace till I feel whole again? Can you kiss me till my lips no longer want to taste another heaven? Can you love me till my heart finds closure to all its open wounds? ©️ Fọlábòmí Àmọ̀ó 2023 If you enjoyed this poem, please consider reading: Every Frame A love poemmedium.com

In progress — Apr/May 2023 ❤️ — When I was growing up, who wants to play…. army? who wants to play…. army? was regularly chanted by the boys in unison at playtime, marching lock step around the playground, arms around each other’s shoulders. This was at an English primary school. More boys joined either end of the…