Priye Diri: I never did like me until you liked me (Poetry)

by Priye Diri

 

I never did like the way

the freckles on my face would somehow align

Until the moment we laid down

together and you connected the dots.

Like the stars on a full moon, we shine bright

Together, we remember the moments we’d forget in time.

 

I never did like the way I looked in the morning

Until you woke me up to see you contently starring

Your eyes are so welcoming, I feel guilty

I can’t see the beauty that you see.

 

I never did like the way I couldn’t see the good.

Until you came and treated me every way I wish you would

 

I never did like the way I’d jump out of my sleep

Until you put your arms around me and made sure

I knew I was yours to keep.

 

I never did like my body

Until you kissed

Every curve

and every bone

and every line of my tan.

 

I never did like the lines on my hand

Until you put yours

Into mine

And it felt like a missing piece was found.

 

I never did like the way my voice would sound

Until the moment

you made me scream

your name

Whisper it,

moan it,

engraving it on my Wall of Fame.

 

I never did like me

Until you liked me.

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King Priye Diri is 21, a writer who believes in miracles , Film rookie, budding actress and film maker.

 

Op-ed pieces and contributions are the opinions of the writers only and do not represent the opinions of Y!/YNaija.

Comments (4)

  1. Wow, this is beautiful. Only if we could really see ourselves through His eyes.

  2. Well, I’ve always trusted in Her works, you inspire me KING PRIYE DIRI… God uplift you

  3. Incredibly awesome

  4. great piece King Diri

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