Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Deep Sleep


He was dreaming
Of a place far far away
That’s why when they took him
He didn’t shake a breathe
They wept like they meant it
Spoke kind words like popes
What a world they said
But he kept dreaming
Lilies and roses
He must have slept for so long

Because when he woke up
It was all dark
Like an owl’s nest
The dream was over
He was very sure

But where am I?
His hands couldn’t move three inches up
His legs refused to make his favorite arc
This room is so tight
He needed air
Badly
Someone must have locked him in the cellar
Where is everyone?
He tried to call Adaora
Ada biko bia
His voice was hoarse
Strange like another tongue

That’s when he remembered
He saw her teary eyes
She was screaming his name
Uzoka o, Uzoka dim
But the lilies and roses
They looked so lovely

That’s when he remembered
He died
And was buried.

3 comments:

  1. so what? he died, but he remained in the coffin n didn't go to heaven/hell?
    is roc ryt/is this some kinda jazz shit?

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  2. i dont think he died. he was only asleep and pple tot he had died. i kinda stretched my imagination on ds one cos really...who sleeps so deep dat they dont feel anything...for days??? but i needed to know what it would feel like if it happend to me(or Uzoka) lol...its not a good feeling. So shall i say...no 'jazz' intended...lol

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