Bijoux

By Uche Nduka

if you think I’m going
to run away
I’ve got news for you

beauty alone can’t explain
why we still have a lot of ground
to cover in praise of fingertips

with within around you
there are lots of reasons
to love these crevices

I’m not going to settle
down as long as there
is a song left in this cellar

promises sway back to back
your flashing gown is a crown
good things happen when you’re around