Last night, I ran away
Slipped out from next to him
and decided I couldn’t stay
My heart was beginning to die
Beginning to decay
So I had to flee
I couldn’t wait till May
I’m out here roaming these streets
Confused about where to go
However, I cannot retreat
I hate to admit it but I feel incomplete
There’s a deserted alley
Quiet, dark but, very dirty
I’m cold, I’m hungry
In a state of dismay and thirsty
Three thirty Aunty meridian
Two more hours until it’s bright
I need to force myself to sleep
I need to let go of this fight
One last hour left and I’m wide awake
Restless because of the absence of the usual playlist
A few of the songs that I really miss
Reminds me of the first time we kissed
One night without a list of the familiar songs
Seemed nothing but fervently wrong
I’ve been fooling myself all along
It’s obvious that beside you is where I belong
Running away seemed legit
But it’s been two hours
And I believe that I can’t make it
I long to return, if you so permit
Love,
A
x
Akunna Ezekwem 