Submissions by Ayodele234 (Osaretin Ayodele)

Wise is a good fellow who gives from the heart heeding not recognition or the glory of his peers. Reveling only in the joy of moral solace. Unwise is the man who takes all, gives to none. For his deeds of plunder are memoirs kept by none

Broken love and broken dreams, I'll drink until I die. Take this gun, point it at me and show no mercy, pretend like I wasn't your best friend, the one you loved and hung with since forever, aim direct on my forehead

The phone rang at exactly 7:34pm this evening, and I heard your crying voice. My smile suddenly faded away, as I asked you what was wrong. You said, "You know Bernard, our close friend who loved life and also wanted to prosper, the one that was in so much pain? He passed away a minute ago, and we'll never get to see him again.

7:41pm: Someone just informed me about the sudden death of one of our close friends, Bernard, who was about my age. I couldn't believe it. My inner soul was shaken and I gradually sank deep into my tearing heart

As days go by, and time moves forward
I look towards a quick escape from being imprisoned
in this world of confusion and helplessness
Why do I feel so incomplete?
I see strangers in people who were once so close
Even the chains of good friendship I once had just keep fading away
The bridge that kept it strong, shattered and crumbling
Bonds fall apart and despair takes over