Author: Mariam Shittu

Hi, my name is Mariam Shittu and I live in Lagos, Nigeria. I’m a poet, but I also write about my travels, places in Lagos, my lifestyle and things that inspire me. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with the world and nurturing the human mind. Thanks for stopping by!

POEM| Saturday Nights

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Clad in my favorite romper
No makeup, no heels
A shot of tequila for the road

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Words of Affirmation (For Relationships)

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When one of your partner’s love languages is words of affirmation, you better get talking. Words mean everything to them and they want you to use your words to love up on them.

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Places in Lagos| Cilantro

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Before I visited Cilantro, I had heard about the restaurant one too many times from friends and acquaintances. “Have you been to Cilantro? You should go and do a review. I think you will like it.”

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POEM| If Wishes Were Horses

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I wish I could give you all of me
Text you when I wake up in the morning
Call you during the day just to hear your voice

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POEM| Promise Me

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Promise me
that your love is true
that you know what you want

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A Prayer For Healing

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We ask for healing for tears we cry that none know about.
For shame we have carried, whether ours or not.
For painful memories brought about by loved ones and strangers.

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POEM| Lucky

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I often
forget
how lucky we are
to be able to

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You Are in Control

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You’re the reason you’re sad.
You’re the reason you’re happy.
You’re in control of your feelings.

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