BLACK BEAUTY by Adebanji Koiki

Never imagined us together
But now my hand is wrapped around you all day
At night, you lay beside me
Alas, we are inalienable

Your black, all fine and shinny
Indeed, black is beautiful
In you I have learnt to appreciate creation
With every part of you significant to make a perfect whole

Your Custodian says not to cuddle
But a piece as new, I have fallen in love
Adherence to instruction is however paramount
So I hold tenaciously and keep watch

In my memory your thoughts shall be
'Cause your Custodian shall soon take you away
I will remember you, 767051
The first weapon I fired in my life

My M-4