destiny, my old friend

I remember my future clearly
nestled in the coziest recesses of my mind
vivid in my heart’s eye

have you ever been so sure of your destiny
it’s as if it already happened

I have. I am.
my future is had,
is

Ekeọma
good destiny
o kere m ya k’ọma

Ekee
cut, divide, set apart
removed and saved specially
for me
made and given
to me

Ọma
good as the purest soul
good as an eyes closed, chin titled, mmmm
good as of God, divine

My destiny summons me
trusts that I know her voice
undeniably familiar
she’s been calling
and I’ve been answering
since my beginning

nke o kere m
I know you
I remember you
until we meet again.