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If I could go back
to the day I met you
I’d ignore your
white teeth
chocolatey skin
soothing voice
and irresistible charm
If I could go back
to the day I met you
I’d ignore your
perfect height
genuine care
persistence
and attractive gaze
Then I wouldn’t be
missing you
needing you
and wanting you now
Mariam Shittu
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[…] If I go backI could weigh the luggage to know which I can carryand still have the strength to liveand who’d shoulder mine without complaint But what if going backIsn’t about choosing at all?What if it’s about finding the threadI dropped without noticing The one that leads to a version of meI wasn’t ready to claim […]
Love it❤️❤️❤️
Lovely poem of longing, Mariam.
Thank you❤️
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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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