Sharing my journey to a purposeful, intentional life.

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Why I Wrote Because of You

I published my first book, Because of You, in 2023. It’s a poetry collection about love…
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February 3, 2021

POEM| I am Black

I am black Black is me It’s my root and ancestry It’s the darkness of my skin
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January 30, 2021

If We Were Having Tea #6

If we were having tea, I’d choose a seat in the private part of the café and stare into your eyes for about ten minutes…
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January 27, 2021

Places in Lagos| Cactus Restaurant

Cactus Restaurant has been around for many years, almost 23 years if you’re counting. I stopped by Cactus in December 2020 with my friend, Anu…
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January 23, 2021

POEM| Pay More Attention

When was the last time you stopped to notice the smell in the air the presence of silence
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● About Me

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!