When you excused me on my way to the market
I waited
Because mama said, that is the right thing to do
When you told me your name
I smiled
For I know everyone deserves one
When you asked my name
I smiled
For I know you would get to know still
When you said your pa owns the national theatre
I smiled
Maybe, that’s why you practically sleep there
When you said your grandpa is the man on one-naira coin
I smiled
Because, I could link a resemblance really
When you said, I have golden eyes
I smiled
I doubt you knew I took Chelsea this morning
Then you said, you love me’
I walked away
For, I know that’s not true!
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