Ibs Writes

A poem about numbing to avoid complex emotions. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ibs-writes.com/2020/12/23/poem-the-numbing-ritual/

28 Jan 20221min

The problem with Mama Morónfólú is a fictional letter of a husband who is worried about his wife's eating disorder caused by unresolved childhood trauma. This is also available as a blog post at: http...

7 Jan 20223min

Poem about finding myself. Based on the belief that in life the journey to finding ourselves (self-discovery) is a continual process. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ibs-writes....

1 Jan 202259s

Remember when is a poem about a long distance relationship. Its also a love story with a happy ending. This episode is also available as a blog post at: https://ibs-writes.com/2021/09/27/poem-remember...

22 Dec 20211min

A poem about being slapped in public inspired by a scene from a netflix tv show called Sisters. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ibs-writes.com/2021/01/04/poem-the-slap/

9 Okt 20211min

Dear Fear is a poem written in the voice of a Nigerian mother who worries about her 19-year old daughter. It deals with a number of themes including parental fears of letting go and so much more.

27 Maj 20213min

A poem about working at a stressful organisation during the pandemic. This episode is also available as a blog post at: https://medium.com/illumination/lately-4f28f3755d17

20 Maj 20211min

This is a poem about the impact of nature after a year of being stuck indoors as a result of the pandemic we have all learned how important it is to get fresh air and do basic exercise. The episode is...

20 Maj 20211min