When in the heat of my anger
I behold the exquisie beauty of your face
A myriad of emotions assail my being
And my anger evaporates ina wisp of smoke
For your presence is soothing balm
I sacrifice my evil nature
At the altar of your captivating smiles
For your love has always been
An antidote for my pain
I listen no more to the snaring
And backbiting of the world
For with you, my dreams are fulfilled
In your arms, an inner satisfaction
Pervades my entire being.
Ifeanyi Omeni
EDITOR’S NOTE
Originally published in Citizen on 15 Jul 1991, p. 44. This diplomatic transcription preserves the wording and lineation visible in the archived page.