Segun Ozique

MY CLOSED SIDE UNVEILED Laughing for no reason is like dreaming of memories When I have travelled far and wide, in my mind Seeing myself among the glittering stars in the sky Or, sailing to a suburb city as if I did not need wings For countless hours, I have lost myself in wonder My muse, like in the vastness of the sea, To feel the power and beauty of the waves The elegance of the gentle touches, heavenly The mastery of where and when to kiss, seraphic Filling the pelvic and heart-like breath of salvation The triumph of my spirit overcoming all yearnings, My senses Inspired me to be young and vibrant again Oh, love, it is cham you ushered to soothe my loneliness Helping and enhancing my treasure chest of memories, Love, of which I only knew from books and songs, distantly Has indeed sneaked up on me, made me gracefully captive.

From the very first time I met you, Angel, I felt drawn to your soul. Sifting and wading through the debris of life tangles, I prayed the divine to take you and me to a place of evolution. Where energy and intentions of relationship align, so, though age, environment, prior relationships, commitment remain barriers, I feel the beat of your heart afar, The sound of your songs without a sound. The many hindrances may keep you away... But you are so worthy of true affection, virtuous of a life and love that defines your worth, that I persevere  However your life runs  21 up that may keep you tucked away in shadow, If you ever are needy, I will walk into darkness have you freed, And as long as you and I keep it honest, will walk through the haze holding your hand. You see, I would rather drown in the ocean of an angel, Than a life without one on dry land. And if you promise to give me a chamber in your heart, I promise to stay forever. For there in the chamber is where the aura is...

You are an angel in disguise, With the wisdom of Solomon and the experience of Methuselah, And as you about to turn 21, Know, the world is your oyster. You have got the looks of a goddess, And the heart of a saint, You are kind, intelligent, and nice, And for all I know ever humble and motherly As you soon would turns 21, May you continue to grow in wisdom, May you find friends who will help you stay maverick,  Not browbeaten by 3rd party dreads, And may you always be true to herself. For you are a rare gem, A diamond in the rough, And as you turns 21, The world stays your playground. So I wake to raise a toast, To you, amazingly Blessed, May you continue to shine, And light up the world.