Clothed: Poem by Nzefili Chukwuemeka

Clothed in the facade of urban charade at dawn,

Reveling in titillation to the tongue, sweet,

Though filling the belly with empty fullness,

Alone, beneath the sunset,

Lost in the deafening sound of silence

Except for some rustling of leaves, dead,

Came a craving deep and intense

For something more satisfying......or someone

With tears unrestrained trickling down,

Washing away the veil of pretenses and things untrue

About to throw in the towel

Thinking the end had begun,

Then came Love...Love like the Camellia

Soft and mellow yet utterly spell-binding

My Lover's love, so deep it made the ocean jealous,

Taking away the drenched fabric of melancholy,

Covering me with the garment of grace, glowing with peace

And lifting me up with living hands, warm and capable

Now with springs in my steps, I walk

Enthralled with anticipation of what is to come,

Enjoying this very moment,

For with this Love is the reality of who I am,

And in this Love just waiting to blossom

Is the wonderful promise of all I can be 

About the Author:

Nzefili Chukwuemeka is a poet who seeks to influence and inspire his world through his works gotten through events and occurrences as well as creative imaginations.