Hallo! Do I still have followers? You must be faithful indeed to have stayed with me in my lazy days! I have been lazy with my reading. Scratch that! I have been lazy with everything! Anyway, I am back now. While I have been away, I read several books that I didn’t feel urged toContinue reading “I JUST READ THE LOSS ADJUSTOR”
Tag Archives: Life
12-Twelve
Memories rise to the surface Like dead fish in stagnant water Floating belly up Staring with vacuous eyes into grey skies: 1 Àdùké Omo Daddy If daddy could see you now Tears would adorn his eyes His hands would crave to heal you 2 Àdùké Omo Daddy Those words would rent the air To quellContinue reading “12-Twelve”
BOOK REVIEW – THE SECRET LIVES OF BABA SEGI’S WIVES BY LOLA SHONEYIN
Everyone has secrets right? So what is the big deal about Baba Segi’s wives and their secrets? You have to believe that for a book to come up with such a fascinating title then the secret must be a big deal. I cannot say if it was the title of the book that caught myContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW – THE SECRET LIVES OF BABA SEGI’S WIVES BY LOLA SHONEYIN”
SAIL AWAY
Sail away away from the troubles of this world sail away away from the spaces between cold sheets Sail away away from the allure of old embraces sail far far away and berth at the edge of reason throw down the anchor and find peace in knowing that happiness is locked away only ’cause youContinue reading “SAIL AWAY”
HE CALLED MY NAME
The first time he called my name I paused and thought about white chocolate not dark white pure pleasure the way it dissolves in the mouth and releases exquisite sweetness He called my name and it was suffused with warmth his voice, like silk smooth serenade See he called my name And wrappedContinue reading “HE CALLED MY NAME”
BOOK REVIEW: STAY WITH ME BY AYOBAMI ADEBAYO
“Stay with me”, she said. I stayed till the end. I wanted to stay with Ayobami Adebayo. I wanted to pick up her words and memorize them. I wanted to stay in the pages of her book and immerse myself in the depth of the story. I wanted to stay. There are so many reasonsContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: STAY WITH ME BY AYOBAMI ADEBAYO”
SPONGEBOB SQUAREHEART
No sponge is big enough to take in all that came out that night when words spewed from you and formed like spittle around your mouth. I scrambled to pick them up so I would build a house of doubt for you to see and tap you on the shoulder to say this is notContinue reading “SPONGEBOB SQUAREHEART”
Second Helpings Anyone?
No, I’m not talking about food guys. Though I do like to have second helpings of beans and plantain (my ‘bestest’ food in the whole wide world) and jollof rice (cooked Nigerian style). But no, this is not a food blog. I am talking about second helpings of books people! Has anyone ever felt likeContinue reading “Second Helpings Anyone?”
DEATH TO GOOD BYES
Death to good byes He was never good at good byes By and by she had observed The first good bye after they tied the knot: He had hurried off without a backward glance His mind already miles away 1000 dollars in his pocket and Bills looming in his future He had no time forContinue reading “DEATH TO GOOD BYES”
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