Death, l have always viewed you differently and always will. Dozens of people in my life have become […]
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Dear Single Woman
Today I’m boiling maize cobs. The smell coming from the pot reminds me of home. I remember the […]
To My Single Sisters Living with HIV
Being HIV positive in a world that is full of stigma and discrimination is a burden on its […]
Mother of Girls
I’m a mother of girls. My makeup doesn’t belong to me. It is communal property. Ditto my shoes […]
I Know Your Pain
I know your pain. I know how much your soul hurts. Heartbreaks are not easy to overcome. They […]
Dear Past Versions of Me
It’s a little awkward meeting you like this. We’ve been together literally all of life, but yet we […]
The Invisible Scar
There’s no make-up to hide the bruises he left on your self-esteem. You’re not even sure if they […]
Dear Green Salad…
There’s no point in pretending that we have anything in common. I don’t particularly like you. Never have. […]