ROMANTICISM:'IF I WERE MASCULINE' BY AJAKAYE STRIDA

If I were a man,

I would father my wife like she is a baby,

I would kiss out her stress in the kitchen,

I would treat her with so much appreciation, 

I would keep her ever glad as a woman,

I would bathe her after she bathes our babies,

when she behaves as a Woman,

I would know that she is a Woman,

when she screams crazily, 

I would know she is my daughter.

When she admonishes me in authoritative manners,

I would know my Wife is my Ummuh( Mother)

If I were Masculine,

I would understand my wife so well,

I would not desert her when her nipples sag,

I would wrap her around my back,

like I did at the beach years back,

even with our children,

I would back her.

If I were Masculine...

I would let her feel being a Woman,

I would gladden her as a Wife,

I would assist her as a Mother,

I would caution her as fathers do,

I would ensure all her tears are in joy.

RASHIDAT OLAMIDAYO AJAKAYE

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The poet personae says the wonderful and positive actions she would put towards her Wife if she were to be a man. The creative work enjoys simplicity and good connection with its readers.