Sharing my journey to a purposeful, intentional life.

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Light Through The Cracks

Through the tears, the prayers, and the long sad nights, something has to give.
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October 11, 2019

Short Poems About Love – VOL #3

When day turns to night And the stars light up the sky I’d be waiting for you to come by Behind the yellow light
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October 8, 2019

My Birthday Wishes

I wish for a life filled with love. I wish for a million more wishes. I wish for another hundred birthdays. I wish for every…
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October 7, 2019

POEM| Memories From The Waves

the sound of the waves takes me back in time to the memories we shared when you were a part of me
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October 4, 2019

Life As A Single & Over 30-Year-old Nigerian Woman

Being single is awesome and sometimes it’s not. There are days where you’re happy you didn’t settle and days where you envy what your married…
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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!