If he’s not tall
He may be good looking
If he’s not good looking
He may be compassionate
If he’s not compassionate
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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| I’ll Make Room For You
Give me attention
And I’d stick to you like magnet
Talk to me every day
And I’d enjoy our special bond
Places in Lagos| The Backyard Bar & Grill
The Backyard Bar & Grill has been around for quite some time and it became popular quickly because of the wooden chair swing in this photo of me, and their art wall that serves as a photo backdrop for guests.
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Welcome to 2020, Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
So what am I doing differently this year? I don’t believe in resolutions but I know for sure that;
I will live more.
I will work hard.
I will treat myself kindly.
I will be more intentional.
Merry Christmas!
It’s that time of the year
Yes, Christmas is here
A reminder that the year has gone by
And another year is coming by
POEM| A Better Place
Whenever I was told
you left this world
for a better place
I never believed
Is There More To Life?
Is there more to life than waking up with an alarm every morning?
Is there more to life than drinking green tea or coffee to get through the day?
Is there more to life than working to save money to eat, shop and travel?
POEM| Why Do I Have To Choose?
It’s time
to make a decision
And I’m stuck yet again
Wondering how I’m gonna choose
Places in Lagos| Flowershop Cafe
Lagos is a city that boasts of many interesting cafes and restaurants and every other month, a new restaurant joins this ever growing list. Flowershop cafe is a flower shop and cafe that has fast become one of the popular restaurants to hang out in Victoria Island since it opened in July.
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POEM| A Piece of Me
Will you take a little piece of me everywhere you go?
It can be my soft voice
Or the way I call your name
It can be my silly laugh
Or the way my smile makes you smile too
Life Update| November 2019
Hello, how has life been treating you lately? I’m in London for a few days and I’m totally over the weather. If it was just the cold, I wouldn’t mind much but it’s been raining every day and the sun has been scarce.
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POEM| The Little Things You Do
The way you hold my hands
And the way you hug me tight
The way you touch my face
And the way you kiss me all over
