LITTLE JOY

Hannah Chiamaka Ejimofor Photo credit: Olomoresoa Little Joy ran out with the other kids joyfully when the power was restored. She was happy they were going to continue the 'jungle book' they have been watching at their neighbor's house (Uncle T). But immediately they got to the door, she paused; the other kids ran past …

THE MUTED CHILD

Ibinabo Sekibo A controversial statement to call one who was pregnant, a virgin; but then, I don’t know how I would have classified this young lady. Well,I remember moving in to this new apartment with my boyfriend and amongst the judgmental stares I got from those already living in that environment; one stood out the …

I AM A WOMAN!

I grew up as the pride of my father;My pride was as tall and huge as the Iroko.Grandma adored and adorned my neck with countless blessings;I was a princess envied by many. But my rose lost a petal when education came knocking.Don't send her to school, send her brothers instead!I love school and I'm sharper …

I SMILE

Many times, people go through a lot; which are usually sad, and these are all covered in make up, smiles, jokes, jibes.ESTHER GEORGE, a Nigerian young writer; embodies the suffering of humans (maybe women especially) in the quest to always be happy and ready for the camera in her poetic piece titled: I SMILE🌝. Poetry …