For Olumide-

I knew you were my earth

Knew in your arms I could crumble and still be Queen

Your hands balme

Fighting demons that circle our feet

I often watch you sleep

Notice the Afrobeat curves and edges of your beautiful face

Strong like Olumo rock

You carry Yoruba warrior blood

In your veins

I can weather the Harmattan

Gorgeous Asoke from Abeokuta dresses sticking like plastic to my skin soiled by different suns

My stomach can burn from the inside stinging sweetness of suya

And I will tolerate the wahala driving of crazy Lagos streets

Even though it’s been 87600 hours we have been together

I still smile

And say

YES

A million times when you ask me

In the morning

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