Oh What Pain…

Sensitive content - this post contains the topic of suicide You know how algorithms on social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram work right? Even if you aren't sure how they work, you probably have some understanding of them and if not, you've probably had moments where you've been terribly upset by them. Moments…

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Letter To Me – 365

I live on the 8th floor and this new year, I experienced the most extraordinary kaleidoscope of colours! It was absolutely brilliant. I'm not the biggest fan of fireworks - they're too loud and can be dangerous - and I'll admit I was unimpressed by the display at the beginning of the night. But it…

The Illusion is Shattered; What Next?

I’m conducting an experiment that’s making me uncomfortable and forcing me to mentally fight against all of the conscious and unconscious biases that have been thrown at me all my life. Biases based on my race, gender, economic status and identity as an African. A little backstory: this all started when I painfully accepted a…

It’s Another Day

She's spiralling again. And yes, she's entirely still Her body is in one position, while her mind goes a mile a minute She hears them call themselves stupid and tears fill her eyes as she turns towards the demeaning voices, and with the most profound conviction says, 'never, never call yourself stupid!' She explains how…

The Secret That Can’t Be Told

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…

Don’t Grow Up

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…

Be Still

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…

Musings of a Busy Mind

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…

When | Poem

When the shadows close in When you feel closed in When breathing feels so difficult When holding your head up is tiring When doubts consume your thoughts  When your chest feels caged  When your mind seems full and blank When nothing and everything matters These times might seem far apart These times might seem never…

Actions, Reactions, Realisations 🥺

Dear blog, Someone asked me about you recently I guess I was overwhelmed about the attention I probably got scared at the possibility of expectation I grew scared at the scrutiny and analysis I imagined would follow And so, I did something I shouldn't have———- Someone asked about you recently And with a chuckle of…