By Victor Uzodinma Chukwuma
88. She III
The Moon sat lazily
above the herby ravine
behind our backdoor.
The night soothing breeze
caressed unceasingly
behind the cocktail.
Just then She
floated into view
behind a joyful choir session.
It was a wonderful moment
I couldn’t hold back again
hence I tried and left
behind all my worries.
So here I am now thinking
and wondering about all those days
behind with shudders.
89. Climb over the barbed ridge
It’s not the length of time of our stay
or our hearts’ rhythm and drumbeats.
or even the laughter that showers
during lovely trysts that counts for me.
Know it with the truthful heavens,
it’s a heart’s golden wishes,
the outpouring of a longing soul,
the deep rooted prayers of the spirit,
that counts with the Lord.
They will make the rains to fall
and water our sprouting foliage,
and plant our hearts’ sagging tree
by the streams of living waters.
So, wait on the Lord evermore,
and I shall be your heart desire,
nothing short for I have left Babylon.
Climb over the barbed ridge at night,
at dawn we will be happy.
Victor Chukwuma, Professor of Physics, renowned for his immense contribution to the development of Astronomy and Space Science in Nigeria, is a Fellow of the Astronomical Society of Nigeria and the Nigerian Institute of Physics.
