LONELY NIGHTS

Was gloomy and dark; 

On the cold floor, I sat

With my butt on my hands.

Head buried between my thighs.

By my side, was a stranger; Solo and oblivious of me. So was I of her, at dusk.

In a flash;

A light shone.

Eyes met!

Souls crossed!

Her feets were sore.

Dirt caked under her nails. Her hair was tangled;

Fallen on her sullen face.

Her dark aura pulling me in;

Drowning me in her dull eyes.

Ears listening to her broken heart, While fingers stroke her cold skin.

She shivered at my touch; Looked the other from my gaze;

Wore smiles, I knew was a mask. What I'd do to disguise my worries; Ones she knocked on at dawn.

She needed to feel safe.

I opened and invited her in.

Gave equal rights as to myself.

Let her roam freely in my abode. She was comfortable and at home; One we both knew was an illusion.

Was going to fade off in sleep; Awakened her with a nudge; And promised her day.

Above the eastern horizon Was the light I promised,

Rising gently with beauty.

Smiles reflected for the first.

"Come with me!" I beckoned "Let me lead you into light!"

For a minute, I could feel her touch.

The smile on her face, so bright!

Suddenly, it faded into dull blue.

She let go and withdrew

Into the shell she called home;

Leaving my lonesome self to face my fears in fear.

Pen Name: HayPen

Full Name: Habeebllah Damilola Atotileto