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The Opened Door
13 Mar 2016

The Opened Door

by Saajida Akabor | posted in: Creative, Fiction | 0

§ Which door have you opened for me, That I am too blind to see? Your mercy surrounds me, Drowns me, I’m warm and safe, Being so deep down. This is love. Your love, For me. §

contemplation, creative writing, love, poetry, poetry about love, reflection
Gaining From Loss [Fiction]
19 Nov 2015

Gaining From Loss [Fiction]

by Saajida Akabor | posted in: Creative, Fiction | 0

I witnessed pain in a stranger’s smile. I recalled what it felt like. And in an instant I am humbled. It has been a while since my dear old friends, sadness and despair, have visited me and, like most times … Continued

creative writing, fiction, inheritance, loss, microfiction, sadness, sibling rivalry
The Narrative
21 Feb 2015

The Narrative

by Saajida Akabor | posted in: Creative, Fiction | 0

I’ve learnt that you can cry without tears, Weep in absolute silence, And die a thousand times while your heart still beats. I’ve learnt that happiness is always in front of you, Contentment is the greatest achievement, And the fact … Continued

creative writing, poetry, prose, reflection, what i've learnt
A Date with Mother [Nature]
16 Nov 2014

A Date with Mother [Nature]

by Saajida Akabor | posted in: Creative | 1

Your welcoming breeze blew through my hair and I knew I simply had to accept your invitation. Your warm yet windy personality is not uncommon during this time of the year; it was invigorating. It awakened that part of me … Continued

Cape Town, Cape Town Tourism, creative writing, mother nature, reflection, Sea Point, short story
Perfection Starts From Within
30 Jun 2014

Perfection Starts From Within

by Saajida Akabor | posted in: Creative, Fiction | 8

As many of my friends, and readers, may know already – I appreciate poetry but cannot write much. I have always admired people’s ability to dabble so effortlessly the art of poetry. So it was with much surprise and delight … Continued

creative writing, hope, love, poetry, prayer, serenity, spirituality, writing

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