Do you know the law of the jungle? Generally, it refers to the principle that those who are strong and apply ruthless self-interest will be most successful. Some would say ‘it’s a dog eat dog world’. One of my favourite childhood cartoons. There is a lot to learn from the wolves. Have you heard the … Continue reading Prayers of the Prey
Happy new year✨. How was 2021 for you? Mine was enlightening because I learnt a lot. Yes, the first blogpost for 2022 is finally up, yayy🎊. Thank you for staying with me all through 2021🥰. Thank you for all the corrections, likes and shares. You keep me going💖. Before you continue, grab your headphone and … Continue reading The Face of Grace
This follows after Joy's Journey (Departure). ✈️ "Joy's Journey (Arrival)" I sat on the Sycamore tree that nightI knew my faith wasn't tall enough, So I took Zacch's lessons and held on tight. Joy cometh in the morningI had prepared the table for the feastFor when I will be asked to come down. No dust … Continue reading Joy’s Journey (Arrival)
What if it's not broken? Those precious plans you've been running with. The dream to go to the University, that tireless job hunt, the struggle to be mentally stable, to let go of that addiction, to be your own person, to cut the chains of your background. What if truly delay is not denial and … Continue reading Crippled Goals
We sometimes spend time hiting our heads on a wall just to prove a point. Why? Why do you feel you have to prove your worth to a particular person or set of people? Do you feel your worth will be less if you do not become someone you feel they would respect? Every time … Continue reading Mind Games
What does poetry mean to you? Poetry to me is not 'like' a story, because it 'is' a story. What makes a good story? I think its a good plot with a message. Poetry for me is mama's pot. Throw in the metaphor, metonymy, allusion, alteration, parallelism, paradox and whatever you have right there with … Continue reading A Special Pot
It's a girl! the doctor saidMy eyes glowed with unshed tears while many celebrated.Your innocence was painful to look at so I closed my eyes and wept. You grew and glowed, men followed. On your flawless face,confusion showed. Why? , you asked, so society explained. This is your life There is only one path for … Continue reading Uyai Ekong (Beautiful War)
Mirror, mirror on the wallWho's the fairest of them all?A little piece of man's creationWho art thou to judge us all? It is superficial to stareBut I must not be scruffy and unawareMy neck should not be bareExquisite must be the condition of my hair Mirror, mirror on the wallLooking smug and standing tallYou cause … Continue reading Reflector
Four men that I have been thinking about a lot lately; one stanza for one man. Four in all for four of them.Can you guess who they are? Leave a reply below if you can name any of the four. I'll reveal where you can find the answers on the next post so stay tuned😘. … Continue reading The Fantastic Four
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