THE ANNIVERSARY PLEDGE

 

we made a vow under the Baobab tree 

where the soil beneath I feet love the feel 

a confined spot nature will see

our hands knotted in unison 

I know forever is the deal in this union

our bodies maps a beautiful charade 

a clearly distinct pattern Africa loves in parade 

endowed construct in arcade 

we are made in perfection 

no regrets, no contrition 

a unique blood flows in our vein 

we are the chosen, we will always reign 

flowers and scents always decorate our lane 

we are an embodiment of great architect 

a pot of wisdom and intellect 

we pledge and profess our gratitude 

in the presence of our ancestors in their magnitude 

with our blood, we promise to constitute 

keep our lineage embers burning 

never to be found churning

we pledge this day to love and to behold 

to hold the forth and uphold 

to make our burdens lighter despite the load 

our union is a rare blessing 

with so many beautiful lessons 

@talk2leigh

(X & insta)

7:20pm

15 Dec 2025