I stood on the mountain top far away, searching for something deeper than my soul itself. Longing for something profound within. Something far greater than my existence. Voluminous blue sky glancing indistinct. Desiring balance for my unsettled being. Could this emptiness be real? Could there be any tranquility, other than the self achieved valor? Could … More THE DEEP
My fear is appreciating people’s thought about who I am. Succumbing to the feeling of people’s opinion about myself. Trying to find where I belong in people’s smile. Wanting to please everyone despite the weight of unhappiness in me. Fighting for a spot in people’s heart, even though it is not vacant. Craving to stay … More Fear!
you say I talk too much and I utter things I shouldn’t you wonder why I can’t keep shut for once or be quiet for a while you say I’m too loud and I may lack the ability to make decisions on my own if only you knew it was my redemption- the only way … More Identity
As teenagers, there are times when our parents advice us on different and diverse issues but there is this voice in our head hell bent on leading us astray. I was in the dark when my frivolities ensnared me, here and there. when they turn their back I give a respectful sneer Their lovely advise … More Stray Dog | by Oladoyin Oluwabukunmi Olabode
That day when I finally get to have all the nicest things I have ever wanted. That day, when all my tiny little wishes would come through in my own little way. Now I feel different about it. No more clothes to sparkle the morning, Or new hair to make you feel brand new, … More CHRISTMAS
on a day that is not in view i will tell my girlfriend about my depression dear girlfriend, you know how it is to love someone and burn yourself every time they say they love you? i doubt. you don’t know the taste of stone or the flavours of fire, in lime water, in a … More Telling My Girlfriend About My Depression | by Adedayo
you are sitting here thinking of how life and a firm fist has poked you in more places than one you are sitting and before you a stage undresses bringing to light an 8 year old who mistakenly has your features everything is yours the hair, the nose and worst of all, the grief and … More More Than a Stage | by Shade Mary-Ann Olaoye
School did not seem as a place of fun All the other kids cared to do was merely scorn Arrgh! I wish I was never born Where else would I run to? Who would I beckon for help? All the doors seemed locked He pinned me down with all of his strength I couldn’t think … More ABUSE | by Oluwatimilehin A.
He is a mad man, He surely is. Who sees a shining star and dims its light. Who sees a promising child and then decides to make her promiscuous. You agree with me, a mad man. Funny but not never seen before, That mad man was once a trusted man. That mad man was once … More Let Loose | by Boluwatife Ishola
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