Written by Nyambura “I, staring up, the light did spy And to my God, my heart did cry To strengthen me, in my distress And not leave me succorless” –From ‘Here Follows Some Verses upon Burning of Our House’ by Anne Bradstreet Dear John* I have taken some time to think and pen this down and I would like you to read it over and understand my point of view. Over the last 6 years we have somehow been involved …
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Your phone says it is 4am. You smell something sweet in your dream. Rolling over half asleep, you dream speak to your partner. ‘That’s bread’. Yes, it is a bakery. The singular notes of vanilla, nutmeg, …
by Audrey Obuobisa-Darko When I began watching The Ultimatum: Queer Love, I thought, “Giving your partner an ultimatum for marriage is such an extreme move. If you have to get to this stage, might it not …
“Can I get your back?” They ask. You gleefully oblige, handing them the jar of shea butter. Kissing your neck, they warm the butter between their palms and when they settle those palms on your back, …
I love sex. I love the feel of another person’s body close to me, touching me, caressing me, and arousing me. I love the promise of a climax that begins with a heated look and ends …
Written by: Nyambura I have this memory of us. I am seated along the beach in Shela Island, Lamu, resting my face on my knees, my hands wrapped around my legs, and my toes pressing the …
by Aisha Mohammed The first time you sat naked on my couch I pictured the moment you would let me have you. You just got back from some guy’s house and complained that the room was …
by Audrey Obuobisa-Darko A faint wisp of smoke escapes the corners of my lips, a heavenly marriage of scents between peppermint, dried rose petals, and cannabis. My eyes are red, but it’s not from the weed. …
Stimulating conversation, thought-provoking discourse, excitement to last for days and lots and lots of orgasms – you know what that means, don’t you? Adventures Live! is back, and for our 5th edition! I know, it’s been …
My love, I miss you so much that it hurts. There are so many things that I took for granted that I didn’t realise meant more to me at the time. Watching you struggle to wake …
The parents decided to renew their matrimonial vows. She believed it was mainly to give mother her white wedding. Mother had never had it. They had gotten married. Mother and father. The law, the family, culture, …