The Golden Key

driven by the mighty force
of will in the defining moment
i step back from the abyss
holding the golden key of destiny
the key
that opens all doors
as the spring blossom dances
in my orbit
you warm my heart with glee
injecting the divine pleasure
into me at the nick of time
i taste your essence
with lips of fire
my eyes begin to see clearly
for the first time in years
giving me more than
a billion reasons
to smile even in the worst of times



© Lawrence T. Udo-Ekpo