—
The spoils of war
have let me in a trance
I’m shaken from loss
but elated by the riches
I now possess
Who knew such good
could come from bad
I should be ashamed
for I feel no guilt
I prepared for this
all my life
so I might as well
enjoy while I can
for I know this body
will fight again soon
Written by Mariam Shittu
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Totally love
Bravery🙌🙌😂
Beautiful read!
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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!
MARIAM SHITTU 
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