POETRY: "IT CAN ONLY BE US" BY AJAKAYE STRIDA

It can only be us!

We walk in beauty and handsomeness

like the night of sparkling starry skies.

In this prison of affection, we are free,

just minutes away, smiling uncontrollably in thoughts of each other.

It can only be us!

Our souls standing by each other,

even while sights are far away.

My happiness faithfully feeds on your affection

exactly as koala feeds only on eucalyptus leaves.

It can only be us!

The spell of this enchantment is holy,

we are mixed equally with balanced reciprocation.

The works of nature aren't sweet

if thou forget to taste me in mornings.

It can only be us!

This feeling is not born by Soldier Duress,

for it makes us calm with no harm.

Your presence is like a melody I know,

my laughter is like your favourite bird's song.

It can only be us!

I am in awe of how we have been,

been thou relaxed in the eyes of each other.

With my words, I arrest your fear,

even in differences, constant is our passion.

© RASHIDAT OLAMIDAYO AJAKAYE

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2025

The poet persona is joyful about meeting the love of her life. The voice reports she and her man to be imitable lovers. Hence, she has never seen a love story as perfect as thiers.