I joined the competition with a quiet heart, not out of confidence, but curiosity. The platform was filled with exceptional writers - voices sharp, ...Read more

Side by side in the kitchen’s dull light, He watches Annie slice d'matoes with gentle might. Red crescents fall in soft array Still cutting, he...Read more

It was 2022-the skies were clear. I led the children where we held most dear: Hilltop, where Saturdays were gold with sun, And laughter rose w...Read more

Tobi came back with dawn in his bag, A duffel and dreams, a coat with a sag. Richard Street met him not with cheer, But footsteps and voices d...Read more

In Lydia’s land, a weaver arose, Her threads like wind, her fingers like prose. No noble blood, no godly tie, Yet tapestries that made gods si...Read more

Medusa served in Athena’s name, A priestess pure, untouched by flame. Her curls, like silk, her gaze, the sea, A beauty both wild and heavenly...Read more

A cross, a crown, a lash, a scar Across the town they marched the king A Lord, a lamb, some blood and pain A trail of thorns, He walked for you. A ...Read more

I've seen death and I Know what he's like I know how the room turns cold At the mere mention of his name I Know how he instills fear in the hearts o...Read more

Waking up to the sound of whips Creating a rhythm on The backs of the folks moved in ships Under the scorching sun Sweat running down their waist an...Read more

Dear Lord, humble and meek Thy peace is all I seek Dear Lord, humble of heart Thy peace, a place to start. Dear Lord, high and exalted Thy peace, an...Read more