for Nicholas.
You know how people say they want to dive deep in love?
I used to tell them “careful what you wish for, love is a big ocean that looks like a bath tub”
I wasn’t actually speaking to them…
I was cautioning myself, because I can’t swim.
And every time I put my feet in, I nearly kill myself.
You knew that the only way you could save me was by bringing the tsunami to my shell
Whenever I looked into your eyes I could see that same ocean…
And of course, myself in it.
I can swear by the way you hold me, you don’t mind drowning…
…as long as I am that bath tub, the one with the yellow ducks floating on it.
Your love is a baptism of my existence, my rebirth
I tell them make sure you look before you leap
Don’t let someone make you trip.
I wasn’t actually speaking to them…
I was cautioning myself, because I can’t fly either.
And every time I spread my wings, someone plucks a feather.
Your love is a fire, fueled by tears and comforting whispers
If not that you gave the tsunami my address,
I would not have come out, or known you existed.
I would have stayed and drowned still…
but in my tears.
Thank you for your beautiful jargons.
You are my hurricane plated halcyon
And whenever I start running back towards my shell,
And you tell me don’t go back to the pain.
I can swear by the way you hold me, that I don’t mind diving…
As long as you are in the same tub, the one with the yellow ducks floating on it
TGR is an ultra skinny writer who loves to eat and sings in the bathroom. She’s also a lover of dogs and the colour black
23 Comments
When the love bug bites…
TGR you will be alright
TGR, it’s amazing how you keep feeding off the love theme without repetition. Simply amazing
Absolutely brilliant work.
Sweet stuff. TGR being real brings tears to my eyes
I can swear by the way you hold me, you don’t mind drowning…
…as long as I am that bath tub, the one with the yellow ducks floating on it
“Your love is a baptism of my existence, my rebirth”… Why do i so relate to this part!!!
Okay I love this right now. Awesome writing opem! Pure bliss
I was by her side when this poem was written *wipes tears…
Beautiful piece!
A B C It’s easy as 1 2 3 As simple as do re mi That’s how easy love can be!
*your love is a fire, fueled by tears and comforting whispers* really touching
Thank you yinka, i will be alright
Ikenna I’m glad you enjoyed it
Mafi , the X thank you for crying in secret
Wole I think you’re in love or you want to be
Lenin and kola thanks alot
Six is a big liar as always but i love you man
Daniel I’m glad it touched you
Go share the link with your loved ones and crushes
This is really nice….i luv twist #Dope keep it up
It’s Lit. Word.
Thanks Blyston and Uyai
Learn to swim! Beautiful piece by the way..
Love is a big ocean that looks like a bath tub. I will keep that in mind. Thanks dear. Nice one
I can’t quite find the words I’m looking for. But this is so beautiful and deep,I want to dive into it and sink to the bottom. TGR, only you can write like this. Great job
I’ll learn oh Issac
Thank you m
Nosa nosa thank you, just dont sink
Anytime I spread my wings, someone plucks a feather, *stolen* I love it dear, I do get this bad luck with Love, felt like you wrote my mind, awesome piece dear
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I love the “for Nicholas” part.
Woah!! This is really good… I better not let my asthmatic brother see this b4 u goan take his breathe away
Thank you guys I appreciate
Debby I’m happy you can relate
Sucess keep blushing
Meerah you’re something else
Vemor lol you should do that
Who’s nicholas?