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…

lovers in the roots of the ancient willow tree gentle wind, comfort

Why is it so difficult To be different From the normal? Why are you cursed For being different From the normal? I could be weird But that’s what I feared! Normal could be weird Normal should be cheered Normal could be queered Normal should be…

She’s made of strength and moonlight A midnight rose of thorns You might think she’s got a halo But it’s held up by some horns Wildflowers and willows Clovers blowing in the wind A soul that’s made for loving With a body made for sin…

Vines grow yellow blossoms open enticing bees to cover themselves in gold heavy with fruit glowing red warm in my hand I breathe in the scent as my teeth sink in juice drips down my chin as I taste the flavor of summer.

Her blood drenched the walls As her screams filled the air His hands ’round her throat She should’ve died, there *Beeeeep…* Her mother stood there sobbing Doctors rushing to and fro Machines were loudly chiming When her angels said, “let’s go” *Beeeeeeeeeeep…* She firmly told…

As the moon climbs over the hill, The creatures out in the wild Wary of the noise, less heard And the air breathless There’s something awry in the air tonight Both mystical and dark, unclean, Shadows are lurking by old stone walls In wait for…

There is always time Do not give in so quickly Believe in your choice

To Amanda, I’m Barzeus. To Jessica, I’m Mustapha. Although, I do not have the accent.   I grew up without an accent. I grew up without love. And so, I wear this veneer of vanity. To all the girls I used to love. I want…

When her friends stopped visiting,     When her family stopped calling.    When he went inside another woman— and she was still breastfeeding his baby.      When a wild dog kept breaking into the yard, stiff and growling,                                                                but no one came to help.   When the…