Tag "Pain"
The First And Many Other Times
I wish I could tell that exact moment I discovered I was attracted to guys. I can’t. I remember when I was in shorts, my mates and I would go
THE OPEN LOVE LETTERS: Entry 5
Dear Trouble, When I first met you, I thought you were young and naïve. I thought you were a mistake. To me, you were the scratch to an itch. The
THE DEVIL UNDER YOUR SKIN
I want to tell you a story about life. And it begins and ends with my very first boyfriend. For the purpose of this story, I will call him ‘Karl’.
Musa loved Obi
Musa loved Obi His chest was his ruby. They were a pair of eyes that blinked together They sang songs of forever. * Musa was the hibiscus in Obi’s childhood
Lemonade: The Poetry (A Gay Man’s Perspective)
This is an ode to gay men who have been in abusive relationships. Originally from Beyoncé’s Lemonade visual album, here is a gay man’s perspective of the poetry. PART 1:
THE OTHER SIDE OF HEALING
Growing up, some of us had things we kept in locked boxes. Things we pushed far away into the darkest parts of our minds. Hoping they’d never see the light.
Scars Of Love
If the skies are blue Roses red and the grass green My love for you would be dark The tar of charcoal, like a black hole Where stars dare not
1213-2
Previously on 1213… * “I beg your pardon?” I said, my eyes narrowing with fire banking in their depths. My hands were trembling. Aliu tipped his chin, his expression knowing and
1213
FOREWORD: Remember the series 890 – the beloved sweet beautiful story of love and relationship and family we all fell in love with? Well, Vhar has returned with a sequel.
Among My Pains
I am greatly troubled, scared that my fears will get the best part of me, swallow me and rent me to tatters. Last Saturday, a friend – and patient –
