EASY PREY….the day I died
GIRL
I Caught his eyes stealing a glance at mine
I sipped more drink, I rolled my eyes
He walked over, I smiled at his poise
We spoke, I smiled, he smiled
We walked, we talked
It was evening, too late for him to return home
He smiled, I pouted
That night, I broke my promise to God
Both hurt, I cried
BOY
A fresh new day, a fresh new beginning
At the bar, I couldn’t stop drinking
I saw her, she saw me
I hesitated at first, to be brave
I walked over, she spoke more, I replied
My eyes bloodshot, we were at her crib
She pouted, I smiled
I needed a ride home but she misunderstood
That night, I broke my promise to my girl
It hurt, I worried
GIRL
I woke up, there was breakfast right next to me
I smiled was he for real?
I called for him; there was no answer
The eggs were golden, scrambled
I ate, I drank, and I choked
I fell back, the world was silent…..
BOY
A fresh new day, a fresh new morning
I woke up, her face right next to mine
I made her breakfast
Then sprinkled baba’s white powder on it
I placed the food by her side
I heard my name, I ignored
After some time, I checked her
The deed was done
The world was mine, I welcome my riches
But how long will they last?
Before the time of eternal damnation…
Ogunsanwo Anjolaoluwa
