by Samuel-Malachi Odekunle
Published on: Jul 8, 2005
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Type: Poetry

I used to smile when the sun rose
Cause I knew a new day of joy was born
I used to smile at the sound of the birds
That spoke of a peaceful morn
I used to love the smell of the morning air
So real, so free, it touched me
I used to live in Joy...
I used to.

Now my fears break the nights fast
As terror grips my days
Safe no where at all
At home, at school or on a bus...
Each flight I take,
Brings me far closer to the heavens
Each breath I take
I'm so unsure...

My joyful days have been burnt away
By your anger and your feats
My smiles have turned around
Now I'm plagued by your shame
I have never met you
But you've taken what I love most

You've taken away my Joy
Now I have nothing to pass on...

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