May I not make choices that hurt my soul. May I not make choices that hurt my spirit. May I always make choices that align with…… Read more “May I”
Author: therantingsoftesolil
Black Woman
I adore being a Black woman. There is nothing else in the world I would rather have been born as. It’s ironic because that combination, as far…… Read more “Black Woman”
I took a chance on this stranger
I took a chance on this stranger And this stranger This stranger, he broke my heart Shattered it. My soul would rise up to meet him Eager…… Read more “I took a chance on this stranger”
The Accent Advisers
Ahh the “accent advisers”. I have to write about the Accent advisers. The numerous men that would tell me “babe don’t speak like that, it’s not cool,…… Read more “The Accent Advisers”
February 1st- My anniversary
February 1st It has been exactly one year since I started a new covenant with God. I sat on the toilet seat in Abuja, crying and begged…… Read more “February 1st- My anniversary”
To the bald white barbarian with shiny red boots on at Dartford Station
To the bald headed white man with shiny red boots on at Dartford train station. I hope I see you in court. Yesterday, (Saturday night) I was…… Read more “To the bald white barbarian with shiny red boots on at Dartford Station”
2019
The year i fell in love with my soul. The year I learnt to be still and listen, instead of resisting every time my soul would speak.…… Read more “2019”
To the ‘Strong’ Female Child
To the ‘strong’ female child. The vocal female child. The female child that defies the gender personality traits society has imposed. The female child that speaks her…… Read more “To the ‘Strong’ Female Child”
The Storm
Sometimes there is no manifesting your way out of a storm. Sometimes the storm comes to sharpen your ability to remain unshaken by outside influences. It comes to…… Read more “The Storm”
Reflections
I really did miss my hair. It’s wild that for the first time in my life i could not wait to take my braids out because I…… Read more “Reflections”