Soul for Sale

I chanced a peek in my vault today 

And found it empty of carats and notes 

Just smiles and kind words was all I found 

Therefore, since they are all I can afford at the moment 

How come it’s tough to offer them to you freely?

Why is my heart spoiling for a fight? 

These questions has only led me to one answer

That there’s no stronger vice 

Than heeding pride’s advice

So now that my lesson is learnt 

I pray that this lack of judgment on my part

Not lead us to that point where silence is sound

Where I’ll always be

One grin shy of a full smile 

For I cannot give up loving you 

You who is my peace within 

The gentle hand that spins my world - my air 

And I never wish to ever be 

The sight that takes your smile away 

For how can I forget all the pain that has strengthened us 

And all the joy with which you’ve bought my heart 

These few nights past 

Has strongly come to reaffirm the fact 

That I do not wish for you to be the one I’ll miss

For I truly love you genuinely 

And hence would hate to someday be

That sad and lonely man

Armed with a bow and an arrow of his own 

Aiming for cupid himself.

Credits

Words: chidozie Onuoha

Photo: Jefferson Arebun for Millarephotos

Model: Millicent Arebun Onuoha