Say what you mean,
Don’t speak from
The side of your mouth.
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Look me in the eye
During conversations,
Don’t look
North or South.
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Walk straight towards me,
Rather than
Zig-zagging,
Dodging responsibilities
And imaginary bullets.
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Hold me close
With both hands,
Try your best not to
Stab me in the back.
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Make my heart skip
But
Don’t play games with it.
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Written by
Ivie M. Eke 2020.