Another steaming tears gush down from her pupils. Even if I wanted to ask a lot of questions, I allowed perseverance to take a whole lot of my troubled heart. She finally spoke again, “if you get married, we will no longer be as close as we used to be”. … More The Trust that Failed
They came in like a saviour, smiling with their dark plans rubbing at our faces
We wanted some innovation but our lack of sophistication was coloured with tyranny.
We worked in a land where our mouth was sealed with iron rocks, because they were afraid of us eating from our earned sweats.
Maybe they knew we’ll get stronger, just like we are turning to be … More Truth Be Told
I longed for you, searching the moon and the sky when you disappeared. I knocked the door of my heart, hoping it has locked you there somehow. I searched the darkest room to find you, but you were not there. You left me with an immerse hunger only you can satisfy… … More Translucent
When I look into the mirror, all I can see are my imperfections, my shortcomings. It’s like anything I do is always wrong. Okay, I tried considering it. Maybe a little or a bit because my consideration always end up with “one day, I’ll grow and be better”. But I’m never better and ready. I keep making mistakes. … More In my Shadows
Ever since I was little, I have never agreed I was still a child I felt like my head had this information that no child would ever understand. I felt really smart and growing up seemed like my goal. I counted my age and waited like one watching the sunset.
You need people around to lift you up when you fall, people to throw you down to make you a better you … More You need someone | by Omolara Ogunmodede
Call me the wave that blows the seasoned atmosphere; Picking out trashes; blending them amidst thorns Forming beautiful petals Petals that sprout colourfully, Blooming- with scents that choke The bitterness and foul smell cornering our nostrils Call me the tong that set disputes in fire Making justice rule and slaying wrength that is now a … More I Am Poetry
Because I love you… I will travel a long mile on thorny roads Weaving my hair into knots And make my heart beat your closest ally I will parade around the glittering stars of your mind Occupying you with my sweet cologne I will tell you how much I love you Only in my dreams … More Because I Love You
As usual, I was in the sitting room with my complete family when the show came on. My siblings dashed to bed, but being a strong girl, I wanted to prove everyone wrong by sitting in the sofa to stare at the very old presenter of LABEORUN without blinking an eye…. … More Labe Orun | by Oluwatosin Omolale
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