L. O. V. E

A subtle fondness that tickles Revving down the spine tingles A heart that resonates and jingles With leftovers of butterflies and giggles Cupid’s dart numbing a heart with speed Piercing like a vampire’s sharp teeth A striking taste of bittersweet Hunting for a witless soul to nip Wagered on retain or forfeit Bedazzled by fantasy …

Long way back home (8)

The ride to Lagos was a rough one. The bus jolted on the bumpy roads bringing a bout of sickness to my tummy. The yelling, cussing and insults from the passengers were not able deter the driver. With every jolt, the thoughts in my head scrambled leaving me with a headache. I cried my eyes …

Long way back home (7)

During my brief stay with mummy, she asked me not to disclose to anyone in the neighborhood that she was my mum. She said she didn't want anyone asking her silly questions. I was compelled to call her by her name -Carol- instead of the usual ‘mummy’ that I was accustomed to. Though it felt …

Long way back home (6)

The weather was quite chilly. I did not have a cloth or blanket, so I had to hug myself to keep warm. I was so fagged out that I didn't know when I dozed off on the chair, with my head hanging and falling at intervals. I also heard myself snore one time, or two, …

BLOGGER RECOGNITION AWARD.

BLOGGER RECOGNITION AWARD FROM: floatinggold the lady who stops a whirlwind one day at a time. WHY I BLOG: I blog because, first and foremost, I love writing. I see writing as a gift that I can express myself with. I feel I can also pass a good message through writing. I also see writing …

THE MYSTERY BLOGGER AWARD!

THE MYSTERY BLOGGER AWARD! I was nominated for ‘The Mystery Blogger Award’ by Meher Gandhi! Huge thanks to Meher for nominating me and considering me worthy enough to be awarded with this! I've been following Mehrer’s blog for a while. She blends poetry, her personal experiences and photos to tell a unique story and pass …