Perfect World (Freeverse Poem)


Perfect World.

Dear Perfect World,
Where have you gone?

I last saw you 6 years ago.

You were really good to me, did you know that?

You made me feel content as a small child and fed me ice cream every day.

There was always a good day after a bad one with you,

but you vanished, in a couple of minutes.

I merely thought you would come back soon, but I was wrong.

 

You see, finding out that there were things such as suicide, murder, dictatorship and the list goes on forever; made you retreat like a small baby.

Now, now, Perfect World. I do miss you and sometimes hope you will be coming back .

I never wanted to let go of you and the thoughts of you.

 

This world is harsh, cruel ,mean and but not because of you but because of its inhabitants. We have the decision to make you come back, but we choose not to.

I know your still out there, and I hope to see you again.

Please come and visit soon and give us a glimpse of what we could have.


Written by Bokani Mbulai
27/07/14

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