For others,
it’s just another day
For me,
the 12th of November is;
The day time stood still
The day my world shifted
The day my sugar go bitter
The day I watched my Mum die
The day my life changed forever
The day I will never forget
Mariam Shittu
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For others,
it’s just another day
For me,
the 12th of November is;
The day time stood still
The day my world shifted
The day my sugar go bitter
The day I watched my Mum die
The day my life changed forever
The day I will never forget
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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