Someone had too

Someone had to lose

It was either you or me

But one of us had to bow to the other

Hands down

Face wide open

Heavy breathing

Blood, sweat, extortion

Heart pumping fast

Legs shaking

Someone had to lose

It was either you or me

But one of us had to bow

You had your moments

I had mine

There was a part where I was convinced you will touch ground

There were parts where I thought damn you had me

Taking 2 steps back

After those punches

Uppercut, jab, blow, and take a step forward

To a point where I did not even trust myself that I will win

All kinds of thoughts in my mind

Wishing the referee rings the bell

Time keeper where are you?

This match is heavy

Someone had to win

Someone had to lose

I was not going to give up without looking deep

Your heart is meant to be mine

So, you were bound to lose not me

You were bound to bow down to my request

You were meant to lose

I was there to win

I take you to be mine for ever

Here is my belt wear it with pride

I had to win for us

Hence I made a request that you be mine

I give you my heart “take it”

I have already won yours

I love you

Umhlaziyi Ozimele

Sandile Mngadi