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Accept You.

22 Jun 2021 1 minute read 0 comments Olawalium

SometimesWe bend ourselves out of shapeWe place ourselves in a shellAnd shut ourselves from the worldAnd our authenticityBecause we find shallow comfort in staying away SometimesWe spend so much time Trying to be someone elseWe waste so much time D...

Debut

22 Jun 2021 1 minute read 0 comments emily2u

At a high school gathering,From across the hall,Someone’s on stage singing,And having a ball. Dressed as red as a cherry,Her poise was dignified and proud.The students, entertained and merry,Made up quite a crowd. The place was filled with laughter,A...

Happy Birthday, Bestie.

21 Jun 2021 1 minute read 0 comments Olawalium

Oluwafunke Olaotan, meeting you was designed by GodYou have one of the finest souls anyone can think ofYou are impressionable and with a large heartYou are warm, friendly and your influence spreads on earthThey tried to pull you down but you always...

Happy Father's Day.

21 Jun 2021 1 minute read 0 comments Olawalium

You lived a life of sacrifice for everyone around youI didn't know how you managed to strike the balanceFulfilling your responsibility while also making others happyYour heart was so wide like the oceanYour depth of kindness ran deeper than the dee...

Vacate

21 Jun 2021 1 minute read 0 comments newb0Xsir

Hundreds of miles Escapism Getting away Leaving the 9–5 Taking your pay Going to different places A separate time New rooms To vacate The mind The soul To free us more Just enough To mellow ourselves A calming peace Yet it does not last For the vacat...

Capital Punishment

21 Jun 2021 1 minute read 2 comments emily2u

Your gang is a doomed lot,Waiting to be caught,With no education,Only a bad reputation. They are cunning,Involved in dope-running.Into this you were recruited,By them, out-witted. Going with your acquaintances,We warned of the consequences.Now you’re...

Fantasy.

20 Jun 2021 1 minute read 2 comments Olawalium

Right now,As I sit in front of youOnly my body is hereMy mind has taken a needed tour of my fantasy. In my mind, I have gone to CanadaAnd has seen the ancient city of QuebecI have toured its old wallsThat protected the cityAnd marvelled at how much...

Life Goes On.

20 Jun 2021 1 minute read 6 comments Olawalium

Remember what happened when that neighbour you know died?You all mourned and moved on with lifeOnce dead is 'gone', the living has to keep goingSadly, that is just life - people move on Remember the time you failed at a thingAnd your other friends...

Dear Father

20 Jun 2021 1 minute read 2 comments emily2u

You’re always here,Making sure I walk tall,Loving me in your unique way,As if it’s your call. I’ll never let you down,As long as you’re by my side.Your never-ending set of rules,I’ll try my best to abide. I want to make you proudOf all that I’ve done...

The Beholder.

19 Jun 2021 1 minute read 0 comments Olawalium

Do you know how much youlight the room when you come in?Does your subconscious mind tellyou how much you are loved? You and I areBeauty and the beholder,You shine so bright like starsHow have I not gotten blindwhen I see you and your shine so up cl...