You’re close yet so faraway
I can tell something is wrong
but you haven’t said anything
talk to me, tell me what’s on your mind
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Hi, my name is Mariam Shittu and I live in Lagos, Nigeria. I write about my travels, living in Lagos, lifestyle, health and fitness, things that inspire me and poetry. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with the world and nurturing the human mind. Thanks for stopping by!
POEM| You’re Always On My Mind
When the sun comes up
and its light is in my path
When I hear a song I love
and its sweet melody fills my ears
Choose The Right People
How Do You Know When You’re in Love?
Love. Love. Love.
Do you know when you’re in love? Do you agree that love is both a feeling and a decision? This post includes opinions of others and myself on how we know when we’re in love.
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BOOKS| The Leader Who Had No Title By Robin Sharma
Leadership is a term we hear in every workplace but do we really know what it takes to be a leader? A leader needs no title to lead and if you’re curious about how to lead without a title then keep reading to learn how.
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POEM| Everything is Love
Love is fire
Love is ice
Love is air
Love is peace
Places in Lagos| Pit Stop Lagos
I love pretty spaces that ignite my creative juices and make me feel comfortable as soon as I walk in and Pit Stop Lagos was exactly that for me. Pit Stop Lagos is a sports and fitness inspired cafe in Victoria Island, Lagos. I stopped by the cafe last month for lunch and here’s what I think of the place.
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Short Poems About Love – VOL #4
In the spirit of Valentine’s week, I’m back with a fourth of edition of short poems about love.
1) I LOVE YOU
I don’t care if it’s too early
I know what I feel
I love you
Give Us This Day, Lord, Our Daily Miracle
Give us this day, Lord, our daily miracle.
Even if we are incapable of noticing it because our mind is focused on great deeds and conquests. Even if we are too preoccupied with day-to-day life to know that our path was changed by it.
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POEM|In The Dark
I lie awake in the dark
with tears streaming down my face
and I hide my weakness
by making silent noises
Life Update| January 2020
I don’t even know where to begin!!! I started the new year on a high. I had my whole family with me and though I had lost my voice, I was happy. Gradually, everyone started returning to their normal lives and reality set in. Back to work week was hell and when I say hell,…
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POEM| Weird
You’re weird
I’m weird too
It’s weird that we’re both weird
And I don’t even know who’s weirder
