To get a fresh air
A night stroll would be fair,
I thought
And switching the TV
I got up from my chair.
On the pavement
Of a nearby apartment
A lovely girl by accident
I met,
Who looks timid and decent.
On my part a wink
On hers a response quick
Lovers soon we begin to click
And engaged in a kissing spree
On the street
Our arms locked behind
Our waist
To passers by
Completely indifferent.
‘My dear
Your lips
Are meant non-stop
To kiss! ‘
‘I was willing except
For time constraint.
You see, home
I have to report! ‘
Thus we were forced to part
Fixing an appointment.
Resulting in a great sorrow
It dawned on me on the morrow
She was a pickpocket
When I couldn’t get the wallet,
I shoved into my back pocket!
From that day on wards
At night whenever I meet girls
And exchange greetings
I check my hands
For fear even
A finger could run amiss.
BY ALEM HAILU
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD FRIDAY 3 JANUARY 2025
