DREAMS

Benedict Omenogor

Benedict Omenogor

Monday 20 September 2021

Before my eyes,

I see the collapse of love

And the loss of affection

I hear the tales of domestic violence

And see the scars of abuse

In a society were men and women

Change spouses like clothes,

And lawyers are greeted with divorce

In a society were lovers swear:

"For better or worst, till death do us part"

Yet put asunder

A covenant only death can break

In a society were marriage is by

Trial and error, and a game of luck,

I have a dream...

I have a dream of building

A marriage that stands the test of time,

A marriage where we can look into each other's eyes and all we see is love

I have a dream of building

A marriage where we can tell ourselves the truth,

And find a trust, too wonderful for words...

I have a dream of building

A marriage graced with laughter and smiles

A marriage with warmth of affection,

Respect, value and satisfaction

I have a dream of building

A marriage where I'm love for who I am,

A marriage where we stick together

Like bread and butter...

A marriage that brings out the best of ourselves

I have a dream of building

A marriage better than that of my parents

And the many I see, around the globe.

I have a dream of building

A marriage where I can live;

A marriage I can call home...

A marriage that knows no divorce