
I
let the chandelier
tickle
darkness
as we alter
the way shadows
suppose to sleep
II
let my souvenirs
trigger
moistness
as I double
the way beds
suppose to creak
III
let your repartees
worry
silence
as you wobble
the way nights
suppose to scream
Wale Owoade is a Nigerian poet. He was a finalist for 2014 Laura Thomas Poetry Contest and won the Silver Prize at the 2015 Tony Tokunbo Fernandez International Poetry Contest. His works have been published in many literary journals including Mapple Tree Literary Journal,
Canada and The Lake Poetry Journal, U.K. He is the Publisher and Managing Editor of Expound
Wow! A master piece. Aptly put. Love it.