THE BEST DAY OF OUR LIVES

6 March Jos, 2003

Hiding under the
Pretext of rain, thunder,
And lightening grinning at
You and me, knowing
We dodged work this
Monday morning, feigning illness
Staying at home and
Listening to Sade, *
Exploring the magic of love
Burning incense as we
Join flesh and soul in the karma Sutra
The amber and purple glow
Of the lampshade falls on
Your breast, beatifying you
In divine symphony
Like the Nutcracker suite.
All the passion in the world
Explodes suddenly in my head
And I move to loose my roots
In your arms.
Will you ever forget me now?
Or I, you?
For this stolen Monday Morning
Under the excuse of Rain;
This is the best day of our lives!

- Omale Allen Abdul-jabbar