“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.”
Category: Written Thoughts/ Poetry
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”
Hey Black Child
Hey black child, If you were mine, I’d tell you all the things you deserve to hear. These words, I shall put in your heart and ear.… Read more “Hey Black Child”
In My Country
In my country, A police man asking you for ‘roger’ is normal, He asks for bail money, Asks for fuel money, Before he drives to make an… Read more “In My Country”
Hunt the Hunters
Who told you, you weren’t beautiful? I’ll have their heads! Who told you, you were made to be strong in your fist but never in your head?… Read more “Hunt the Hunters”