THE FIRST TIME I FELL IN LOVE

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The first time I fell in love – A poem

Of course I was nervous. Scared

Paid more attention to the feeling we shared

Than to the people who stared. 

It would last forever, I thought

But forever became the times we fought

And I was only loved in installments

When I’m fine, she’s not

When she’s fine, I’m not

This must be funny– to you!

but I laugh at it too

then cry when that specific part hits me

Where we take shifts of heartbreak…

She laughs at me when it hurts most

And when her happiness is lost

I can’t help but return a laugh 

I’m being happy, not tough!!

We grew in love to give ourselves company

Promised to share the money

But all we share is loneliness

And aloneness.

 ELLY E. DEBUNI

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Elly E. Debuni

Elly E. Debuni is a spoken word poet, writer and filmmaker from Lira City, Northern Uganda. He uses his art to tackle societal issues focusing more on topics like identity, mental health and life.

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