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Parting Shot
by Humphrey Ogu
With deepest love,
tenderest care
and kindest thought
I say goodbye-
not because
I don't want to see you anymore,
But I've got to leave
for my heart is heavy
with regrets and pains
of parting from you.
All I had, I gave...
but all I gave
you hated
as it fell short of your taste.
I've got to leave
not because
my love for you has died, No!
I still feel its rhythm in the depth of my heart
as ever, and even much more.
I wish could make you
as happy as you desired,
O Majestic Princess,
but I'm not a prince.
I'm just a poor honest guy-
rich in love, poor in riches
rich in health, poor in wealth.
Remember:
I've never been a politician
and would never be.
I've always been what I am
and I would ever be.
Love me or leave me,
I'm glad to remain
A POET.
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