SOLID COMPONENTS

by Zimuzo Onah


it is a struggle to lock up
            that which pulsates without stop
against the thick muscular gate
            ballooned with warm red fluid
flowing hurriedly, afraid that a little
            delay might cause untold scathe
each drop conveys emotions and
            memories, analysed
            at the peak of the moon's shine
one drop speaks of a stranger's
            smile which did enliven the day
another, of that bump that
            spilled hot coffee staining
my lavender hued printed shirt
            others paint pictures of pain dug up,
of anxiety, frustrations and struggles
            of dreams sought after desperately
of burdens, of demands to be fulfilled
            of tales of love and loss, with some wounds gaping,
others gradually healing
            sometimes I let my rivers flow, my pillow
offering hugs and words of solace
            other times, I stare at the night sky
drawing strength from the twinkles
            that choose to adorn the darkness
or are they under compulsion?
            either way, they teach the beauty in
darkness, the courage in solitude,
            the drippings of the silence, dancing to
their own tunes, shunning the noise
            I yield to the struggle, and let them flow
along with the fluid that carries them
            together they make a solid component
and they form me.


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Zimuzo Onah is an emerging poet from Nigeria. Poetry has always been her way of viewing and experiencing life. She is a medical doctor currently undergoing her residency training. She also enjoys baking, singing and taking nature walks. Some of her works have been accepted for journal publications.