SOPHOCLES

let me tell you a story come one come all and listen to my tale of love with a little pinch of suspense. i met a stranger in the night on a rather dark night i couldn't put a name  nor a face to her. but mesmerized i was by her melodious voice all i ever heard her utter was ''good evening'' three days later my stranger in the night came back again at night. a friend of mine walked up to her and told her about my poem, my affections for the stranger without a name nor face. walking up to her  with the little courage i can muster "can i put a name to the face" i asked and yes!i've seen the face. and it made my heart picking a race beating erratically against my chest. running without rest. she is what you call "An Angel" ebony of utmost perfection black clad beauty. the best of presents are best covered. An ideal muslimah with the perfect mix of humility,beauty and calm. my stranger in the night went home but she is no more a stranger we meet t...

Half moon lurking in the sky But still dark, That I can't see your eyes. But I heard your voice. "Good evening" she said And that got me high Ebony beauty clad in black Still can't see your face But I heard your voice. I fell totally for you Still can't see in the dark. "Can I know her name" I muttered to myself Still too dark to see her face But I'm gone. I fell in love with a stranger Without a name And  without a face. 

I found it, I brought it closer... I saw her, And I sold my soul to the devil to get her... Now I have no soul... Or emotions.. To love her

Just a smile Or a good natured grin Is all I need To make my day splendid. But I detest company Want to be left alone. All my life, I’ve wanted to grow older So I can finally be free. It gladdens my heart And excites my soul The long conversations I have with myself Moving through the jungle of people Scanning for a homely face Like looking in a haystack for a needle This is not my place But there’s a day coming That I will be surrounded by friends and family But 6 ft deep in the soil Alone, isolated and separated forever My eternal dream of solitude

From the darkest corner of my mind, To the holiest part of my brain Your name shines brightest. I have a cold heart but it warms up At the sight of your smile. I can't say it quite often But be informed today That the only things constant in life Are your beauty And my love for you. I fall asleep Thinking of you And the first thing On my mind as I wake up Is you! Not the richest Nor smartest man around, But all my riches And my intelligence, Is meant for you. Take me on a cruise of love And let's sail away, Just you and I On a quest of discovery. To be together with you forever.! My ebony coated Angel! Amazing and beautiful diamond, Soft like velvet Gentle as a dove. My lady-Einstein. Like a gentleman,  I'm on my knees  Asking politely and calmly,  "Oh maiden of magical beauty"  I give you my heart "would you please love me back?" 

Forged in blood and sand Toiling day and night With no pause Running my race in quicksand So full of fight, no flight! Takes a lot to be the boss. Battling challenges as it comes Victory comes at a cost "it's hard" says the scum Better be dead than lost. No daylight saving time Good or bad, harsh or nice clime How far will I go? Ready to ride the tide Whether high or low And no! I can not hide. I'm ready to fly As high as the sky And further! I am ready to rule.!  Forged in blood and sand Hitting on a spot,  Non stop "fly", they had said  "Here's not your stead" "Here's not your place of rest" So I ran, I flew  No traffic light in the sky Endless space to savor, higher My wings, they grew stronger And I severed them All my innitial stability ropes Held from all angles  Till all I knew of the ground  Were tiny bits and pieces  Were lines, dots and flashes I was never told Lálá tó r'òkè Ilè ló ń bø A second was all it took I fel...

Far away she goes Leaving me here all alone Injecting painkillers dose after dose Writhing in pains all alone. My heart calls for you My soul yearning for your presence With you, the sky is always blue Massive storms fill the sky in your absence Around you, I am human But just a beast when you depart Do not stay long ma'am! Come soon, Queen of my heart. 

From the moment I set my eyes on you Astoundingly beautiful like the blue sky  I've come to appreciate more What God can do! My brain is undecided but my heart wants you Torn between fantasy and reality My heart skips a beat when I see you smile Even my brain can't deny That you are such a beauty. Late in the evening or early morning Just before sleeping Or immediately after bed With or without a painter's brush Never for once appearing less pretty! A clue requested But three returned All signaling intentions to be one,  Today, tomorrow and next morrow With the damsel as strong as diamond And gentle as a dove.

My name is Ridwan Akinkunmi Ajagbe. A poet and writer, I write nonfiction and fiction. The nonfiction are majorly short stories. Thanks so much for visiting my blog. Muah With love , Ridwan Akinkunmi  Ajagbe * Sophocles * Abu Marwan