It’s not in my skin colour, Neither is it in my size It’s certainly not on the outside You’d only find it, if you look deep The more you look, the more you see You’d only see my abilities if you choose to look beyond my incapabilities, You’d never see the beauty in me, if … More The Beauty you Can’t See | by Akinleye Temiloluwa
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
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
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
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.
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
you look beautiful
when you stare at me that way
and you leave me wondering… … More Echoes
I declare with so much strength on my inside that enough is enough of carrying around me the luggage of the past
It sure bears so much weight
I say to myself:
I am not to be pitied… … More Taking Charge and Leaving My Pain Behind | by Deborah Ashaye
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