As the moon casts a white glow over the sad, dry African plains,
Silvery clouds float lazily above,
Memories fade as time passes.
I navigate a delicate world that changes like seasons.
Now, I stand like a lonely sentry on a silent hill.

I watch as a stray dog moves around in the dark.
All I hear are the whispers of my past.
I know I have made many mistakes in life,
Now, some stranger wants to steal my rhyme.
And use it against me and my family.

Through the hallways of yesterday,
My solace comes from conquering my weaknesses.
The sands of time fade away like a hazy sunset.
I am a new man, fighting to win my family back.

She hides few secrets in the morning mist.
But I know the secrets of her heart.
We are still united by the tapestry of our history.
I will overcome all obstacles in my way.
I still have a few aces on my sleeve.

As the evening descends quietly,
I watch her dance laxly like a butterfly.
Dolly Parton song plays in the background.
Her slender body moves in the eerie wind.
She smiles warmly as her daughter and son cheer her on.

My heart also beats to a distant melody.
Her soft fragrance is carried by the cool breeze.
A shooting star streaks across the sky.
Our connection transcends this spectral world.

In her presence, my time stands still.
My heart cannot flow against the currents.
By working together, we will eliminate all obstacles.
She remains the mother of my children.

Our love extends beyond the philosophy of grace and time.
As she stands in the lit doorway,
Her lovely and narrow face shines brightly.
Our fates and destinies are connected.
I am the king and she is my queen.

© Mwebe Morgan