2022 prompt/hour 7: “Don’t call me inspiring” People sometimes tell me I’m inspiring People sometimes tell me I’m strong People who stay that are kind People who say that do not understand They seem to think it’s a certain kind of culturally acceptable praise They…

Lagos traffic at close of business does a thing or two to you then it leaves you grumpy and tired Your body feels heavy but at the same time, you can’t feel a thing You stare at your reflection in the mirror as you strip…

Hour 7, Prompt 7 (10th non-selfie phone pic)   Bird Treats (a haiku) green’ry pink orchids flaxen millet plucked from sprays on lychees and kale