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Memento, By: Samuel Okereke

March 20, 2024 by Samuel Okereke

Memento, By: Samuel Okereke

I must act now, lest I forget why I was in such a hurry to act

Pardon me if I seem a bit desperate, I am driven by instincts and the first I wanna do when I see you is to drown you with kisses

I am alone in this world you know it

I am not righteous but I take the greatest leap of faith everyday putting my trust in you

I do not know when, but I’m confident the sun will shine again on me

Your sudden amnesia for me, makes me question the sincerity of your kisses during our intimate moments

What then was real, if any

Even if my brain fails to understand that you have moved on

And my body uneasy and crippled with anxiety

My mind unable to accept you are no longer

My cheeks cold and starving of your lipstick

My shoulders broad and lacking companion

My eyes lost in the stars that were your mascara

My hands trembling, my knees weak and needing support

My heart will continue to beat, the memories can’t be taken from me

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