Category: poetry
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Just One Question
Someday when I see you again I’ll have just one question I wish to show you The many written letters I wrote you many letters I wish you had read them I read them to myself And one day I just burnt them I hope to tell you Of how much it used to hurt…
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I Withdraw
I’m in the habit of withdrawing from things From people coming and going Drawing them in And drawing them out. Because it can get crowded in my heart Too many things getting in Suffocating me. I find it hard to breathe When my heart is pained I must withdraw I must draw it all out.…
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LONGINGS OF A HEART
I’d like to whisper to you how much I want you Right on your earlobe So you feel every word. I’ll hold you for moments in silence Just to hear your heart beat Because I mean to love you And my heart is sure. For you must know That my heart beats for you You…
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THE ONE
Someday you’ll find the one Who’ll love you and not know why. And you’ll be the only star among the stars in their night They’ll find beauty in you; The kind that is rare And the things you hate about yourself, Will be the things they’ll love. Maybe you’ll find ‘em and it’ll feel like…
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THE BRIDE
I wonder the feeling On the eve of your wedding day And in the morning when you wake up When you see your wedding dress hung up When the whole world seems to stop for you. I wonder the feeling When you are getting ready Ribbons and flowers everywhere And then you put on…
Esther Gyimah's Poetry 