Ebony.

Ebony.


whenever I’m glad
you step back
studying effervescence
the way a surfer
watches his wave.

that’s why
I take my hair down.

whenever I’m sad
you kiss my shoulder
ply me with cake and ice cream
and call me beautiful.

that’s why
you ask me to dance
and prise
a button or two.

whenever I’m mad
your strength shatters earth
and skies and ocean floor
so I don’t have to
then your humility pretends you
were going that way anyway.

that’s why
you pick me up
and carry me into the sunrise, ebony.
lead me golden to the honeycomb,
the source of sweetness,
as I am your queen.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i could see this as that significant other who is always there no matter the mood...but i also see this as a sense of self, who the speaker is, and being proud of it..
Ebony is beautiful....the darkest nights are beautiful and mysterious when the moon has left the room...
and the Queen awaits her King.
j.

[adichie]

Now you know how much I love your interpretations, J... i saw it as a kind of appreciation for things the hero had done for her.

King to her Queen... that just adds even more romance to the story!!! 😀😀

Thanks again for the delicate contour of your comment.

Adix

[Fran Marie]

I would say you are
Indeed blessed to
have such an attentive
and caring soul at your
side..very nicely
expressed piece

[adichie]

Thank you, Fran Marie!!! And on the subject of,love, is that a heart-shaped circlet of leaves in your photo?

Thanks so much for paying me a visit!!! 😀😀

V

[Fran Marie]

yes..I believe so
you're welcome...

[¿]

All that am left to say is this cheered my heart. Am yet to know if there's many who are blessed with supportive partners or very less. Since you're among them, always stay happy for each drop of love you get!
This is sweetly written, be blessed :)

[adichie]

Oh, I’m glad, Tahsin!!! That makes me happier than you know!!!

You be blessed, too. 🙏🏾

Thank you.
V

[Chris Shaw]

Your Ebony sounds top notch. Just the sort of company you want to keep. Kisses on the shoulder, ice-cream and cake and tells you, that you are beautiful. All sounds good to me.

Chris

[adichie]

Thanks, Christine!!! He’s patient and kind, the man I love.

Really appreciate your review!!!

Adix