Let the river of joy flow
Let the river of joy flow Well up on my inside Flow freely ©️ Stella C. Obokoh
No to Brutality
No! We say No we’ve bled enough streams of blood gushed on our ground the crushed cries our mothers weep our fathers groan which should be forgotten? the pain of incubation, or the process of nurturing or the promise of hope cut short – wasted at prime by the absurd trigger freaks or the tortures Continue Reading
You are you
Stilettos or trainers Lipstick or lipgloss Polish or hardener Pants or skirts Sleeves or capes Perfume or cologne Weaves or cuts Ivy or rose You are unique You are special You are exquisite. ©️Stella C. Obokoh 2020
Girl Fear
sleep,wake, sleep – every day, I slumber and wake, walk the streets, live in fear of what could happen culled when it’s a chance not given an opportunity to try my fear of night terrors cleaning me out for dessert my fear of being stifled off my tender budding life fear of seeing my oppressor Continue Reading
Note to Muna, Kosi, Somto, Kevwe…
Note to Muna, Kosi, Somto, Kevwe, I hope you get to read this soon enough I wouldn’t be speaking the gender woos and woes you are female and that is what it is I want you to know that you are special you are a part of a master plan owe no one apology for Continue Reading
My voice, our equal future
For too long they wanted to be heard times, they wished they could be heard but for the cycle never-ending matriarchal cycle passed on from one to another and another to another normalised it as rule sounding voices of melodious songs voiced in silence heard only in sheaths far from the beams they wished for Continue Reading
Body shaming – what hurts teens
Young people are also going through hard times. Don’t assume it is exclusive to adults only. These preteens and teenagers also have their fare share challenges they are dealing with. Ranging from their body changes, to self-discoveries, expectations, pressures from peers, home and the society, … In this part of the world, it’s like being Continue Reading
Happy Teacher’s Day
Your dreams came true Because your teachers believed in you Selflessly committed themselves And painstakingly walked you through it And celebrated you all the way That became their joy It became their achievement You became their dream come true Teachers are great Teachers are heroes Happy Teacher’s Day All Rights Reserved © Stella C. Obokoh Continue Reading
Happy Biirthday Joyful
Nwannem bold, brain and beautiful, calm and caring May your new age bring you much love and laughter much joy and jubilation much peace and pleasure May your smile not dim Enjoy health and wealth and your wishes come true Happy Birthday Joyful ©️ Stella C. Obokoh 2020
Happy Awesome October
#October #AwesomeOctober #happynewmonth #starinscriptions