Away From Him | Angeline Akimana

Away from him in twilight’s embrace, I stood alone,
Only God knew our dark secrets.
Though he wasn’t going to screenshot the conversation,
My heart was wrapped in whispers of bittersweet memories,
From the love once cherished, I had to retreat.

Away from him, my soul took a flight,
A dance of emotions in the depths of night.
I read the sky with blurred lines,
As I navigated a world torn apart.

The moon, a symbol of my love’s demise,
Cast a pallor upon my tear-stained eyes.
Its distant glow whispered secrets untold
With an ode to love’s illusions that couldn’t last.
With all those impossible promises,
My steps cadenced with rhymes of regret
As I sought a haven where I’d unfold.

I penned a narrative of letting go,
Confessing I was less but you wanted more-
An extended metaphor -my shield and guide,
From the anguish that my heart had to hide.

As I stand to step away from him-
And pave my path, finding my rightful place,
Let my words bloom like flowers in February,
Guiding me towards a brighter day.

Away from him, my heart’s depths I’ll roam,
Hoping to be renewed and recycled.
I will write a note to the new self,
I will find my hidden identity.

Angeline Akimana is a dedicated CorpsAfrica volunteer and a materials scientist passionate about creative writing. She crafts poems, essays, blogs, and informative articles to inspire and educate. Balancing her scientific expertise with her love for storytelling, she navigates the worlds of community development and materials science equally. Through her writing efforts, Angeline strives to make a positive impact, leveraging her unique blend of skills to effect meaningful change in both local and global communities.