I know what people say about African women,
especially aunties, and sometimes I laugh along
but I cannot help but combust into sparks of joy
when I think about the women in my family.
Read MoreI know what people say about African women,
especially aunties, and sometimes I laugh along
but I cannot help but combust into sparks of joy
when I think about the women in my family.
Read MorePlanting a tree for my future daughter
so she’ll have a patch of shade to read under,
to hide from the house
when the walls get too tall,
and advice from her mother
means nothing at all.
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