I remember sitting beside him atop a bridge,
as river Niger moves steadily beneath,
with a continuous rhythm, it waves overlapping the wind.
as we watched the sun lay below the horizon,
i remember the feelings evoked within,
upon seeing the hue of the setting sun.
mesmerized by the shade between red and yellow,
the colour of crunchy carrots, as twilight fell.
i remember, watching the birds return from quest,
chirping happily, as they flew overhead.
i remember being charmed by their sight,
whilst their wings became one with the wind.
unstoppable, free and wild.
i remember the horns of vehicles besides us
as we sat together enthralled by nature,
losing all track of time, with no care in the world,
i remember sharing those moments with him.
i remember, the taste of freedom.
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