Sophocles Writes

You know that I care,
That’s why I ask some questions

How are you?
Even though I know you’re fine

Have you eaten?
Even though I’m not your chef

How are you feeling?
Because I’m hurt when you’re in pain

I always want to be around
Because I care

When I’m in severe pains
I will still smile for you.

Don’t get mad at the questions
Foolish as they may seem.

I just want to be closer to you
Because I care

©Ridwan Akinkunmi Ajagbe

Corona virus is infectious
But your smile
Has more effects on me.

The Chinese Virus is trending
But nothing is taking space
In my mind but you.

If you were a virus
I’ll inject you into my blood.
And you’d flow straight to my heart

You belong with me.
Infect me
Be the virus I want.

You’re not good for me they say

But something must kill a man

You’re the virus I want

Bored
But not lonely.
Afraid
But not alone.
Your smile
Brings me joy.
Your pain
Hurts me deeply.
Your laughter
Incites ecstasy.
Your kind words
Brings me solace

I’m bored
But not lonely
People are around me
But no one is you.
I’m afraid
But not in danger.
I want you for myself
And no one else.

©Ridwan Akinkunmi Ajagbe

I yearn for your touch,
Even if, in anger
Or frustration
Slapping me or punching me
But not here, not now.

I yearn for your smile,
To watch with fascination
As a hole blossom on your cheeks
The verbal war we have
Sparing back and forth
In exquisitely woven speeches
The praises,
efficiently disguised in mockery.
But not here, not now.

Even though we’re under the same sky
It feels like we’re worlds apart
So much yearning.
But not here, not now.

©Ridwan Akinkunmi Ajagbe