Poem: Sunset
A poem exploring self-love, self-esteem and growth. It addresses colorism within the black community. This is also available as a blog post at: https://ibs-writes.com/2021/03/01/poem-sunset/
18 Touko 20212min
The problem with Báyọ̀
A strongly worded letter from a Nigerian mother to her married daughter (Morónfólú), who has recently complained that her husband is not romantic enough. Ironically, throughout the letter, it is clear...
14 Touko 20214min
Poem: Delay is Not Denial
Delay is Not Denial was inspired by a bible verse about waiting from Isaiah 46:16. We all have to wait for something. That's just life.
13 Touko 20211min
Poem: When did you lose your innocence
Poem about innocence lost during the adolescent years. We cannot turn back the time but we can surely look back with fondness and laugh at how naive and innocent we once were.
13 Touko 20211min
Poem: Discerning Thoughts
A poem about discerning thoughts inspired by a bible verse from Hebrews 4 vs 12. With discernment, the battle of the mind can be won. This was originally published as a blog post at: https://ibs-write...
12 Touko 20211min
Poem: The closed box
A poem of how childhood traumas that we don’t address can affect us in ways we least expect – until we deal with it and heal. This was originally posted at: https://ibs-writes.com/2021/03/18/poem-the-...
12 Touko 202155s
Ibs Writes (Trailer)
11 Touko 202143s
