Amida Adamu

the day I realised I’d been cheating on myself 
in settling for an okay relationship,
the words, “enough is enough” took a whole new meaning 




Epiphany

poem

If you could physically hold your heart and see how it performs when it’s happy and how it performs after every heartbreak you put it through


Choosing Peace for the Heart

in someone’s story, you are the villain
in another, you are the hero
there’ll be stories where your name won’t even be mentioned or recognised


Villains & Heroes

being sensitive isn’t a sign of weakness
it’s the in depth understanding of emotions in their purest form
honour this feeling, don’t fight it


Being 

unmasking your sorrow is a form of healing 
bottling it, will drain your life force and keep you caged


Unmasking Sorrow

it's sad to think that there are some partners who will purposely rob you of attention, affection & the all-important dopamine kick you get from making love

Robbing Pleasure

You should focus on your sole path to find fulfilment instead of competing.

Fulfilment 

The abundant world we live in today has a way of making “excess” look like  “it’s not enough”


Excess x Enough

The truth is that, it’s easier to see your good traits in someone else than it is to see it in yourself

Narcissistic Mirror

Just because you think you may have failed doesn't mean you should give up. Get up and try again!

Try Again 

Do people appreciate the journey you have gone through? Your duty is to continue down your own path and discover yourself.

Appreciation

You can't stay in a toxic relationship with someone who doesn't deserve you. Time heals all wounds physical and emotional.

Take Action

Be the change you wish to see. This can be possible for you by checking yourself and making the right changes for growth. Be grateful and move forward.

The Change you Wish to See

If you outgrow a group of friends, you must seek elsewhere. Finding your tribe is a journey and they will eventually come to accompany the new you.

Tribe

Do you want to grow your happiness? Start by accepting yourself and the immense wealth of your friendships and loved ones. It can bring you so much comfort.

Happiness

Some gifts aren't always wrapped but come in forms of kindness and affection. You can choose to interpret this love as a gift and boost your confidence.

Everyday Gifts

Empty Cups

It is time for you to use your voice in order to aspire make changes in this world.

Choices

Even the most beautiful people with the purest of hearts can attract someone who will belittle and hurt them.

Moths too, like Bling

Some people may treat you with pain and disregard, yet you treat the with respect and walk away.

Dirty Games

An apprenticeship is to learn, make mistakes and grow. Take the time to learn and go at your own pace. 

Apprenticeship

You need to drown all the self doubt you have about yourself and shower yourself with kindness. 

Drowning Self Doubt

Don't leave yourself an empty cup by pouring into other energy fields. Don't forget that you need to hydrate yourself too. 

A seat at the table can also be a killer of confidence because you try so hard to fit in. Make your own rules and dictate the positions in your house.


My own damn house

Euphoria is an overwhelming feeling of excitement and well-being. When you are in love and full of energy you are euphoric.

Euphoria

Filters are used to blur and mask emotions. Just because they are smiling doesn’t mean they are happy. Not everything you see is what it seems.


It's a filter

It’s a filter

Walking away from situations can be very daunting, but you should always make a decision even if it's really tough.

Funny

This poem identifies our individuality and our birthright. While we all compare ourselves, we all that the right to love and choose who we want to be.

Birthright

At many points in life, we have to start over again and sometimes we just don’t want to. This poem encourages you to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Starting Over

Goosebumps are normal when you have a crush.Chills going through your body, feelings of love and date night excitement. Quick phone texts and a racing heart

#sweety

Goosebumps

It is more than a fling when emotions and feelings arise but are you ready to commit to someone who seems like the perfect catch.Say cheese & take a picture

#sweety

Dine & Wife

Do you eat a lot and are you a foodie Here’s a shoulder to cry on in case you you haven’t yet eaten.You can shower someone with love, dont forget yourself

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2021