The One Who God has shown Mercy

I had an internal debate on how this post should go Vulnerable or Heartfelt? I will let you decide the category. It’s almost midnight on the 1st anniversary of the birth of my daughter And for me, it marks the end of many things; A tumultuous year yet my best year An exhausting year yet…

The Perfect Size

My baby, As I hold you to my breast, I remember the first time I held you You were tiny with long legs, pink with dark hair I was so happy to finally hold you in my arms Now you sleep and stretch your arms so wide it seems like you want the entire bed…

My Daughter’s Hands

My daughter was born with hands that can fight Prepared to face the world, she came out punching the air Showing us all that even though she was small in size, she wasn’t one to be messed with Conquering milestones, defying medical odds, she reminds us everytime that she’s meant to be here When she…

Home

I have always considered myself a nomad Moving from one country to another No proper good-byes and cold hellos Then moving cities Only to move again This time with old friends and new ones too So why does this one hurt so much? It’s not my beloved shoes or the clothes I have acquired over…

Our Kenya Trip

On January 1st this year, I decided that I wanted to celebrate my 30th birthday differently. I told my husband that I wanted to celebrate it in Dubai… Our Kenya Trip

Forget Me Not

They are fighting again. Not like they didn’t fight all the time I had grown up watching them fight Years ago, it used to scare me But I learnt from friends that all parents fight So I felt I was in good company Little did I know that this fight would change everything I had…

Unrequited Love

There was a new girl in school Everyone talked about her She had guys lining up and girls jealous, But she only had eyes for one, Lanre. She smirked, This new girl couldn’t have Lanre Lanre was hers He called her “The Queen of his heart” She found her and taunted her, “I hear you…

My Brother’s Keeper

I spotted him the moment I walked into the restaurant, His dressing and over-sized flip-flops gave him an unkempt appearance, I approached the counter to place my order, “Jollof rice, a bowl of salad and two pieces of chicken please.” “What drink ma?” “Water. Ordinary water.” From the corner of my eye, I saw him…

Remind Me

Remind me when I start to forget, Of Your goodness and Your faithfulness, Of how You’ve saved me, time and time again Of all you’ve seen me through. Remind me when I start to question Your plans and your purpose for me, Your ability to take care of all my needs, And what tomorrow may…

Lagos Corper : Welcome Party

I was slowly beginning to get a hang of camp. It wasn’t so bad after all. My routine was to wake up when the beagle was blown, then start dressing up, go to the parade ground and stand at the back. I was also getting familiar with my platoon members.  Some girls in the room…