Once upon a time; she was a teen,
Love was magical, and a kiss was a sin,
For the first time; she wasn’t inbetween,
Affection seemed so healthy and clean,

Pretty, she wasn’t just an innocent child
But a shield and so he was her knight;
Love letters in paper plane flew all night
Exploring the sweet nascent love they found

First love affair, the hearts synchronized…
Her mind judged her and she was scared
Of cautions and stories her mama once said,
“Bumps don’t hide, the boys are bad”

Through the window they both escaped
Bold, young and free, they ran fast
Like they were late on an endless road,
Upon his shoulder, her head did rest

There came a gaze, the eyes were closed
The sky stood still to stare at the birds
Kissing passionately, it was so engrossed
Like the fate of faith that only heaven knows.

(C) April, 2017
Author – Onyeche Vincent Onyekachukwu

Storyline Credit – Oge S. N
Editors – Oge S.N & Onyeche Vincent Onyekachukwu
Location – Asaba