I want to be a child,
I want to be able to sleep when it’s bedtime,
I want to go to a playground
Ride a merry-go-round,
Run when no one’s behind me
Hang on my father’s shoulder,
Having his hands locked in mine for security
Smile when someone says my dress looks pretty,
I want my only fears to be of boogeyman and blackouts
Whether or not my friends will show up for my tea party.
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Joy Victoria Oche is an emerging poet from Nigeria. She studies Pharmacy at the University of Jos. Her passion for crafting simplicity into unique written feelings drives her poetry. When not writing, she devotes her time to studying the effects of drugs on cells. This publication marks her debut in the literary world, and she’s excited to share her work with readers.
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This Poem was published in the June 2024 edition of the WSA magazine. Please click here to download.
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