Sunlight dances of the leaves
buzzing bees and new beginnings in lovely September
you smile at the world and I can tell it likes you back…
We smile at each other to end each day.
And each day I will be grateful for you.
Waves gently stroke the shore
Waves gently pulled us apart
and I let you go thinking that it was best to hide and cover.
Slowly and gently I let us drown.
I still think I deserved better than someone who vanished this quickly
But then again, maybe you deserved someone who conquered the waves with no fear.
And so today I smile at the shore and thank the world for the opportunity to have had you in my life.
Let’s just see what the morning brings
BY ALEM KIDANE
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2023
