I waited… Ajadi…
Ajadi mi, I waited for you but you never came
You left with the promise of your return
Ajadi my warrior…
The day the war started was a sad day
You told me not to worry, that the war wouldn’t last
And I believed you
But you were wrong Ajadi…
You never were, but this time, you were wrong
Ajadi, the day the letter arrived was worse than the
news of the war
I looked into your eyes… ‘what did the letter say?’,
my eyes must have asked
Ajadi, you smiled sadly like the warrior you are
I must fight, you said
The leaders had summoned you
Ajadi, you refused to run away with me
A warrior never runs, you say
You left…you went to battle
Ajadi! You left with your father’s sword
You said it would bring you luck
You left me with your mother’s ring
You said it would bring me comfort
Ajadi, I wore the ring, I still do
I also wear that locket, the one I gave to you
You gave it back to me to hold,
You said Ajadi always come back for what is his
But Ajadi…you never did
Your beautiful smile is still etched in my mind
Your warm embrace, I clearly remember
I still wear the locket close to my heart
The very spot I kept you…
But I must go now
Alao has come to marry me…
Farewell Ajadi Iko omo olokun esin
"Alao has come to marry me…
ReplyDeleteFarewell Ajadi Iko omo olokun esin"
Nice one Tee....I like names used here, Ajadi and Alao. Make me remember Chimamanda and her choice of names. So African.
But hope she finds love with Alao.
thanks. I hope so too
DeleteHmmmm..... So touching
ReplyDeleteAjadi mi...hmmmn,I love this piece. Keep it up sis.
ReplyDeleteWow...sweet poetry blended with captivating story line. The last two lines got me.."Alao has come to marry me..Farewell Ajadi iko omo Olokun esin" Which part of Yoruba land is Ajadi from? Well my love for the story has promted men to find out. Should I tell you?
ReplyDeletePlease do, I'm curious as to what you found out
DeleteIts for the Winjobi clan in Osogbo See link: https://www.facebook.com/Adewumi4Rep/posts/1686887671580788
DeleteWhat a lovely piece. I'm in love with this one o....
ReplyDeleteHmmm! This piece got me emotional. Lolz. I love it! Ajadi Hmmm!
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ReplyDeleteTaiwo, nice and precise poem. Keep it up. Sky shy be your beginning.
Thank you sir.
DeleteNice write up dearie. Kisses
ReplyDeleteInteresting, well done Taiwo.
ReplyDelete@Sulaimon...Which one are you? Ajadi or Alao?
DeleteNice tale and good choice of word. Alao is sharp guy sha
ReplyDeleteuh-uh...did Ajadi die ni? thought he only went MIA? how long has our princess been waiting nah? What if Ajadi comes back from his missing state, as i surmised he probably is? I hope Alao can fill the seemingly huge hole in our princess' heart o! Taiwo, you need to answer these queries o...cos ehn...*smiles*
ReplyDeleteFine poem. powerfully romantic. loved the rhymes, too!
"Alao has come to marry me" lolzzzz this got me like kilode. Shey love has ended niyen ni.I thought she Will follow Ajadi to the great beyond ni...lol. Jokes apart,awesome write up.Nice piece
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