Senior Gori | by Jane Kareem

My freedom came the day he hit me for not being able to get a large smudge off his favourite singlet. He had worn it to play football the previous day and my fragile hands could not do the work he expected. For the first time ever, I raised my voice at him and he punched me square in the face, giving me a black eye. It was my ticket to freedom and all I needed to do was to show my face to Mr. Kay, our house master. As expected, Senior Gori threatened me and I did the needed, or so I thought – I kept shut… … More Senior Gori | by Jane Kareem

INUNDATE

I see myself falling into the deepest pit. I see myself drowning from the deep blue sea. I see myself running to an endless miles, I want to stop but I can’t. I see myself wanting things that seem impossible. Craving passion that is formidable. Tears cannot give me the joy that I seek. I … More INUNDATE

TRESPASSING

Look at the sun; No matter how scorching it might seem to be, the moon eventually cools it harshness. Glance at the star; It could be the brightest at night, but the dullest at noon. Even though I am the not the luckiest when it comes to love, I will never stop loving. Even though … More TRESPASSING

Letter to All Struggling Girls

Being pretty is not the drill anymore; putting your value weigh much more than the easy route offered to you by a guy’s hard-earned money. As girls challenges will come, disappointments, trust me even hardship but you have to be self-confident about everything. You have to learn how to stay busy even if there’s nothing to be done. On this road to success, you will have heart breaks, but remember to keep thriving hard no matter the gallops in the road… … More Letter to All Struggling Girls