The future



Years ago, I saw you miles away.
Too far, to imagine this closeness
As I moved towards you, you moved forward.

Maybe you ran at some point.
You were in such an unimaginable distance.
I thought you were gone or never existed.

Why did you play the distance prank!
Your movement have become so sluggish.
I see you crystal clear, too clear to doubt your existence.

I am talking from a distance not more than a feet to you.
With open arms, I await your hug.
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Submitted on March 02, 2018

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Scheme XXX XAX XXA XX
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
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Stanzas 4
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Odey-Agba Itite Emmanuel.

Born 18th October 1987. Indigene of Bekwarra in Cross River State . A holder of Diploma in Law from University of Abuja, Diploma in Crime Management from Nasarawa State University Keffi, Bachelors of Laws from Nasarawa State University Keffi and Barrister at Law from the Nigerian Law school Bwari-Abuja. A fine gentleman, humble and generous. Currently, Head Of Chambers Dr Y.Isa & Co. more…

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