The endless cycle of agony
I crave it even when far away
The eternal torment of conflict
Mine, I cradle it
The unforeseen pain
I embrace it like a long lost lover
What’s peace in this heart?
If not a foreigner stuck outside the door
What’s love in this heart?
If not a tale sung by the travellers of old
I’m familiar with love and peace
They want me badly but I hate changes and strangers are no good
Contentment is key
I’ll stick to my woes while staring at the beauty I crave
Mikail Ajibola is a creative and copywriter. She enjoys writing as a hobby and getting involved in creatives competitions. She was the second runner up for the Whipik Valentine Short Story competition and winner of the Rep Your Country Debate across Africa. Mikail enjoys writing short stories and flash fiction with a sneak into her verse side. When she’s not writing, she’s probably imagining the next scene in her story or doing random stuff.
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