Waking up beside you
was a reality I dreamt of
over a thousand times
But tonight,
as I lay next to you
I realized
that some dreams
are only meant to be dreams
And I’ll have to leave
while you’re asleep
Mariam Shittu
—
Waking up beside you
was a reality I dreamt of
over a thousand times
But tonight,
as I lay next to you
I realized
that some dreams
are only meant to be dreams
And I’ll have to leave
while you’re asleep
Mariam Shittu
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I’m Mariam — writer, explorer, observer of life’s quiet and loud moments. I started this blog in March 2017 as a self-discovery space, and over the past eight years, it has grown into a home for everything that moves me and hopefully, something that moves you too. Here, you will find poetry, reflections, travel stories, lifestyle pieces, motivation, inspiration and Lagos restaurant reviews all written with honesty and heart. Enjoy!
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