Life With Dolapo

  Dear reader ,  You’re welcome to my short story series for the year! The last short story series being “Iya Onome: My favorite hairdresser” highlights some of the struggles women face in our society. This short stories series I’m beginning will be no different, it will expose another of the issues faced by a group of people in our society. So, come along with me on this ride as I forge the stories and you piece the pieces.  Flunk , Flunkier , Flunkiest   I’ve always been the girl who moved schools.  How frequently?  5 schools in 5 years  That’s how frequently.  And I struggled with this Unbeknownst to the ones  Who should’ve payed more attention.  I think they struggled too  Their troubles blinding them from seeing beyond themselves.  So I’ve no blame towards them.  But I burrowed myself deep in myself  Till my audible voice became alien to me  Simply Lost.  Self preservation ?  My thoughts became my lasting partner and friend My place for comfort  And because I lived in my head  I b

  May you find your voice  May you give words to it May they be laced with wisdom  May you be heard  May you find your community  And your community finds you May you learn consistency  And growth not be far from you  May knowledge be your pal And excellence your running mate  May you be kind to yourself  And to those around you May you never lose sight of your wonder  And the world never seize to marvel at your wonder. For you’re the star among stars  One of a kind  And the world is up for the taking  If you’d have it.  Ifedolapo