The sound of my fear Causing beads of sweats If I can make him happy When all I have is scars Of past loves which failed The sound of my love Like a stream it flows Quiet and sure Of the path it follows To him it goes The sound of my heart Slow and…
In My Mind-Poem
It is I am alone In my thoughts I ponder Of the things great beyond Abstract they’re Giving me hope that I am not alone It is I am alone In my heart I feel Of the joy yet to come And the pain that broke me Intangible but concrete The hope I am not…
The Mirror(Short Story)
“You’re here, again. I thought you were okay,” Selma thought. She stood in front of the large rectangle mirror that hang near the bedroom door. The mirror was old. It was among the first few possessions she had bought as an independent adult. Its black wooden frame was a bit chipped but nonetheless made it…
The Jobless Mother(Short Story)
Debbie sipped her hot morning tea from the balcony taking in the misty fog that had engulfed the air. She lived in a three-storey apartment that sat in a quiet serene neighborhood. Debbie chose this apartment because of one element- the balcony. The balcony she believed was her extension to the outside world. As she…
Swollen(Short Story)
Yawning, she woke up and rubbed her eyes. Still wobbly from her sleep, Nelya lifted the duvet and threw it haphazardly. She dragged her aching body and sat on the edge of the bed. Looking down at her elephant-sized feet, she stepped on their bedroom carpet and wiggled her stone-sized toes. Nelya sighed. “Don’t worry,…
The Wilderness is of God
When we think about the wilderness we are drawn towards the Exodus of the Israelites towards the promised land. It is believed there was a shorter route to Canaan but interestingly God led them through the wilderness. There they faced many challenges and more often than not their relationship with God was always hanging on…
Book Synopsis of Sarah Jakes Roberts Woman Evolve
This book is a must read. It offers great insight and revelation of the Garden of Eden and indeed functions to spread the good news. I break it down to some of the major pointers I found to be profound and ultimately life changing. Different perspective about Eve Eve is not a just villain, but…
The Pandemic of How to Go Viral
A new disease has emerged in the digital age. One which we have become accustomed to and will definitely remain endemic in the years to come. If you use social media you have in one way or another contributed to a post going viral. In our effort to watch a video several times and share…
Tired of Working Out? How to enjoy your Fitness Break without Guilt
Embracing the fitness journey translates to adopting a constant work out routine -at home or at the gym. There is always the excitement that we experience in working out and seeing results manifest. You constantly remind yourself that you have to work out so that you do not go back to the distraught physical and…
Misconstrued Feminism
The ideology of feminism is based on the principle for advocating for women rights. Through it women can vote, vie for political seats, take up jobs, get an education, and become leaders . Feminism is the gear that drove women to a new age of enlightenment about their value and worth. However, I believe that…
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