Jesse Ojuka

I think I need to be more honest in my dislike
Instead of hiding it in a donut or a smile
Or even silent denial
Who would you rather trust 
A rabbit that smokes five packets of cigarettes 
Just to impress the foxes
Or a turtle who tells you when you have 
Spinach on your teeth
Be what you want to see
Aeroplanes should humble every pessimist
Like the curious soul that condescendingly said
“not many people come up with something new”
not knowing that was the point of my excitement 
I believe I have to move some couches around 
To create more room for when she arrives