THE GHOST'S EMBRACE || THE SHADOW OF A GHOST (POETRY BY EMMANUEL CHIDERA CHIMEZIE

 

THE GHOST'S EMBRACE 

Love is like a butterfly—

it perches on the eye, then fades away;  

its wings—a cemetery of chemistry.  

Like a wolf, it preys upon my heart,  

with thoughts that pierce the silence—sharp and gray.  

As I sleep—and awake, I bore a chained book,  

torn and forlorn, by a hollow nook.  

My pillow whispers, "You are a ghost in my veins,"  

the mirror crumbles—a shattered dream.

THE SHADOW OF A GHOST 

I postulate my body in a book,

Carved with needles, piercing and snarling,  

A cruel testament.  

My needle, a parchment—rooted and branched.  

I’m left to ponder by the mysterious beast,  

Kneeling to chants: 'My mum is a nun.'  

Before me, the demon lingers…  

I hear echoes whispering, wailing, 'You are a monster.'  

I write in sand, destined for stone.  

I am torn in pieces—a testament of sackcloth.

About The Author 

Emmanuel Chimezie is a Nigerian poet whose work is known for its deep metaphors and intellectual depth. A digital creator and brooding voice from Adullam, his poetry explores themes of governance, identity, and the human condition. His distinctive style has earned recognition in contests like Sage of Word and Splendors of Dawn, where he was a second runner-up. Emmanuel’s writing captivates readers with its vivid imagery and profound narratives.

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