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Apr 19, 2013

Suma Doomu Ndeye

 

(Adapted from the Legend of Ndateh and Khandiou)

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Mar 17, 2013

Spiritual Dilemma

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I hear his voice calling out loud Rolling my name around his tongue Seductive whispers, a softness that's hard to resist Yet loud enough to drown out all other voices Of reason, of sanity, of maturity and spirituality A jealous lover, yearning to have me all to himself To hold tight and together, explore forbidden lands Blanking out all consciousness; my mind his prisoner Lust blinding my vision, so he's all I see.   Seconds of rationality tell me to halt and revert Retrace my steps and keep to the straight path A path of righteousness that'll gain me eternal favour One void of regrets, disgust and shame But I give in to the temptations of my flesh Subsequently owned by that which I own Desire overpowers me, the voice of reason fades God's forgiving nature, I take for granted As I get closer to my short-lived pleasure.

Mar 08, 2013

IWD 2013: Take The Promise

It's March 8th again. It's International Women's Day; a day set aside to celebrate all women in the world, irrespective of their backgrounds and differences. We celebrate appreciation, respect, love and admiration towards women. We equally celebrate the numerous achievements registered in the social, political and economic spheres among others. "A Promise is a Promise: Time for Action to End Violence Against Women" is the theme for this year's celebrations. Somewhere in New York, activists and supporters of women's rights are gathered for the 57th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Discussions revolve around the priority theme: Elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls. Earlier this year, the world witnessed the greatest movement of feminists and supporters on February 14th, demanding an end to Violence against Women.

Feb 01, 2013

Talibe

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Jan 03, 2013

You Are Woman

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You are born, the only one crying in a room filled with laughter and smiling faces…your cry either natural or induced by a large palm on the small of your back. Sometimes, there is no laughter… the smiles replaced by grim looks on the faces of those around you… disappointment and fear lining their eyes as they take a quick glance at your sex. It doesn’t bulge out… it is flat… tame… as you would be expected to be… all the days of your life.

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Dec 02, 2012

Day Twenty-Nine: The Person That You Want Tell Everything To, But Too Afraid To

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You said I could trust you with everything, including my life
I was skeptical, and asked that you act the role and make me
For I’ve always been one to believe that trust should be earned
Not offered on a platter of sweet words that may turn sour
You played the role and turned out deserving of my confidence
I warmed up to you and opened up with little reservation
You neither judged, nor patronised, making sure to set me straight
And make me understand the fallibility of my human nature
While teaching me to take responsibility for my mistakes.

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Dec 01, 2012