Photo by Uwem Umana
I know not the words,
Nor have I the charm,
To win the most graceful of birds,
Or her gentle countenance disarm.
I know not why I send this e-card,
Neither do I try to discern it,
I know not the lyrics of any bard,
Nor of these feelings of mine how to interpret.
Yet I know one thing for sure,
On a day like this, one should make one’s feelings known,
Or like this mute swan,
A painless silence endure.
Claude Opara
Claude is a Nigerian author, artist, architect and project manager. An avid movie watcher, history buff and football fan, he also has a penchant for nature, travel and adventure. He has authored a few books with ...And the Night Hissed being his first novel, a historical thriller about a slave raid gone awry. He has also written and published two lighthearted comics and a children's storybook under his An African Legend series which were endorsed by NERDC and distributed to schools nationwide by UBEC (Universal Basic Education Commission) as a library resource. Claude is also the co-founder of Teambooktu.com.
Nice and simple poem.