Always is mind

That fateful night was a wonderful one. The moon and stars were boldly smiling so much on rafters, hills and valleys, fields also in the village squares where young maidens who wish to generously showcase their dancing steps and twisting waists assembled. It was a melodious night as the sound of crickets added to the clapping and singing of the girls.

Greg, it was warm in your arms which I enjoyed. The rhythm of your heart was the music I would listen to everyday of my life. Your whisper in my ears, the calmly smiles instilled good memories into my heart. Your set of brown teeth though not loved by many albeit cherished and admired by me.

Then it happened, you were gone. Just like that with no trace, no warning, nothing. I woke up to stand alone in this lovely world, against the world all by myself. It used to be you and I against the world but now left in this wide universe for no reason I guess. I remembered the day you first wooed me. You said, ‘baby I love you, please accept and marry me, I will make you happy forever’.

So, why did you deceive me? What crime did I commit? Why left in this manner? Many questions but no answers, I reached out to your family members, friends, colleagues and neighbors yet no response. No positive reply from any angle but hurt tears running down their chicks. It was the most taunting day of my existence on mother earth. OR is that the way you fulfilled all your promises?

It could have been a happy and joyful ending if you had lived but grave argued otherwise and you willingly succumbed with no thought of your lover in mind. Well, time may heal it all but your gentle touch won’t be erased as long as the memories we shared lingered in my spirit being. Greg, my night is never ended without your shinning face in my dreams as if day should not appear again.

Your absence has created a gap that can’t be filled with anyone but then your maker must be respected. But wait a minutes! Is there anything like another world? Oh yes, I suppose. Then my optimism is vehemently high as my unclosed eyes will again coddle you and endless joy shall be met. Adieu Greg though had to say but no choice.


AMADI EUCHARIA EBUBECHI