BLACK ALBINO by Ada Thelma

Skin of colour, Eyes that shame the pendulum's dance. So they call you that paradox that was never destined to be understood. Black albino; Skin the colour of rich brown earth, Eyes that move to and fro Like demons on patrol. They see your colour and wonder if it's paint. They...

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Diary of a lazy writer 1

Sunday,  27th May, 2018. Dear diary, How are you?  I'm not fine.  Okay,  maybe I'm fine.  I don't know.  Happy Sunday by the way. I feel bad right now.😖  I know.  I know.🙄 You think I'm always feeling bad.  But that's not true....

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A Hundred Lessons by Ada Thelma Iyke

I've learnt the hard way. I've learnt the simple things. I've learnt that you do not gulp down hot tea, That careful sips prevent singed tongues. I've learnt that you do not carry a hot pot with your bare hands, That such foolish boldness leaves you with scorched palms. I've...

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PANACEA by Ada Thelma Iyke

 Dear broken spirit,  I bring you soft whispers and small kisses like a mother's touch to a bruised knee.  As you lie crushed and downcast in solitude, I bring you words of comfort.  I bring you oil to grease the rusted parts of your heart.  I bring...

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Small Victories 1 by Ada Thelma Iyke

I hadn't felt this good in ages. I felt as proud as the hunter in Mother's stories. My siblings were drunk with fury. This was the greatest gratification. Their eyes looked at me in disgust as my eyes closed in euphoria. Their hearts pounded fiercely shaming Mother's mortar...

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Directions

Hello there. I reckon you've spoken to the receptionist. This is a new building and you may get lost. There are different rooms here. Some of them haven't been opened yet. These are the rooms. #Poetry #Fiction #Non-fiction #Hall of Fame #Guest #Gallery Please do well...

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8 Days

On Monday, we said hello. That day, I wrote about the rain that drenched my new gown on my way to work and about a certain stranger that stood up in the bus for me to sit. On Tuesday, we ran into each other again. That day,fate pushed you to the market and made me linger at...

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Welcome! Come in.

Door opens... The lobby is large and long. To your left are two coffee brown couches. Apart from that and the white walls and doors with polished handles, the lobby is quite... Empty. To your right is a counter with a petite lady who stands there smiling at you. Odd You...

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