I could write you a love song but it won’t be enough.I can sing of your goodness but it won’t do.For you saw me when no one… Read more “The lamb, my God”
Author: Ify
Unbreak my mirror
Like an oak tree, despite the storms, she grows.Like the night light, she shines bright, she glows.“Shut it down, it’s too bright!” they said.So her, to the… Read more “Unbreak my mirror”
Chapter 1: Me.
You know how people often say that when you have a child it somewhat changes your life? You become this whole new person? Well for me, I… Read more “Chapter 1: Me.”
Ma fille; ma vie.
“Avant toi, je n’avait rien.” the singer said.“Before you I had nothing.” But for me, before you I had you.Before I knew you, I felt you.Before I… Read more “Ma fille; ma vie.”
The story of another crazy black woman.
I talk about the black woman so much, they’ll tell me to shut up. But she’s so perfect, she’s all I think about sun down to sun… Read more “The story of another crazy black woman.”
Insecurities (Atelophobia)
Insecurities, they’re like marks the world puts on you. But we the bearers make them deep and true. We hear that we need to rise above them… Read more “Insecurities (Atelophobia)”
Yes, I said it.
I’m sorry, I’m not sorry who gets mad about this. So here we go. There are 2 types of people in this world. People who love the… Read more “Yes, I said it.”
Love, Strength and Faith
Fear and desire. Love she required. They touched her and left her One after the other. Taking all they wanted. Ripping the beauty that was her Right… Read more “Love, Strength and Faith”
On The Move
Lagos! Aye! Eko oni baje. Words I say out loud and in my head every single day I move in lagos. From the conductor who is absolutely… Read more “On The Move”
Chaos Lagos
The sun hasn’t opened it’s eyes yet, But the city is wide awake, The 5am bus jostlers, Who wake up at 4am for their 9-5. The turtle… Read more “Chaos Lagos”