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My Name Is Ọrẹ

June 13, 2022 Ore MatemLeave a comment

My name is Ọrẹ and no, I do not shorten it to make you comfortable I certainly do not shorten it to make it easier to pronounce And I most certainly do not shorten it because I hate the full form I could introduce myself as a dozen things and I have 4 different legal… Continue reading My Name Is Ọrẹ

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The Secret That Can’t Be Told

June 12, 2022June 14, 2022 Ore MatemLeave a comment

There's a secret that can't be told. Sounds silly, I know. Why would it be a secret if it could be told, you may wonder. But I'm serious, this secret can't be told. Ever. Never. Like wind brushing through tree branches, like a hearty laugh on sea waves, like you, like me There are things… Continue reading The Secret That Can’t Be Told

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Don’t Grow Up

May 1, 2022 Ore MatemLeave a comment

Round eyes peeked from behind the fence; taking in the green expanse kilometres away, and beyond the setting sun, dazzling city lights. 'I want to go there, mama.' The tiny voice exhaled a wistful sigh. 'I want to get there and experience all there is. I want to go beyond this fence.' 'You have all… Continue reading Don’t Grow Up

Musings · Poetry

Where Is Mine?

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 Ore MatemLeave a comment

I am not a nomad That's too fancy a word to describe me It will be a dishonour to true nomads to call myself that But still, I drift, homeless with a roof over my head Questions of who I am and why I am pouring in at every waking moment From here to there… Continue reading Where Is Mine?

Be Still
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Be Still

January 28, 2022 Ore MatemLeave a comment

Be still racing thoughts, wild mind Going over the past scenario won't change the results Banging your head and hurling hurtful words won't change how you feel Instead, be still and take it in What's happened, has happened; all gone What will happen, can change; you can try So be still racing thoughts, wild mind… Continue reading Be Still

Are We There Yet? – 365
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Are We There Yet? – 365

January 15, 2022January 15, 2022 Ore MatemLeave a comment

Picture this, a pair of eyes peeking out into the sunshine from behind blackout curtains and the following words bouncing in the air like bubbles... Are we there yet? A child is born and once they start preschool, no matter what age that is, their lives begin to revolve around waking up, going somewhere to… Continue reading Are We There Yet? – 365

Never Enough – A Short Story
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Never Enough – A Short Story

December 1, 2021 Ore Matem2 Comments

Soft laughter filled the night sky, rolling through the tree branches as shadows danced in the cloudless night. Little feet patted this way and that, little voices trailing behind. All seemed calm and serene. No one could tell what was coming. *** Straightening after tucking the long end of her shoelace into her shoe, Ladi… Continue reading Never Enough – A Short Story

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About Periods… 😎

November 30, 2021 Ore MatemLeave a comment

'Hey xxx, I'm going to log off now. Have terrible menstrual cramps. I'll complete the task tomorrow and let you know' This was the simple message I left to two colleagues before I signed off work the other day and laid on my bed with a hot water bottle on my back. This simple message… Continue reading About Periods… 😎

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Musings of a Busy Mind

November 2, 2021November 3, 2021 Ore MatemLeave a comment

I wonder what you hear when I say I’m tired. I wonder if you think me lazy. I wonder how many more sentences I can squeeze out while you figure it out. I wonder how long it will take for you to understand my language. I wonder… because I really am tired. I wonder but… Continue reading Musings of a Busy Mind

#Lekkimassacre One Year Later
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#Lekkimassacre One Year Later

October 20, 2021 Ore MatemLeave a comment

My greatest hope is that when the citizens go out to vote in 2023, they remember. They remember who is for them and who is not. They remember that instant gratification will rob you of your future. They remember that together we are stronger, better and capable of much more than we can ever imagine.

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