19 April 201315 May 2018Linguere Writes

Suma Doomu Ndeye

(Adapted from the Legend of Ndateh and Khandiou) The villagers were subdued as they moved singly or in small groups towards their […]

17 March 201315 May 2018Linguere Writes

Spiritual Dilemma

I hear his voice calling out loud Rolling my name around his tongue Seductive whispers, a softness that’s hard to resist Yet […]

8 March 201315 May 2018Linguere Writes

IWD 2013: Take The Promise

It’s March 8th again. It’s International Women’s Day; a day set aside to celebrate all women in the world, irrespective of their […]

17 February 201315 May 2018Linguere Writes

Yours Sincerely

Hey! I thought of writing a letter addressed to you Got caught in this dilemma, didn’t know what to do Cos you […]

1 February 201315 May 2018Linguere Writes

Talibé

Muye maaga, nyu naan ko dorm jaangal Sor maageh teki, nyepa jeriñu Ndekeh boba denj banj kulen tanhal Teye mu togg gestu, […]

3 January 201315 May 2018Linguere Writes

You Are Woman

You are born, the only one crying in a room filled with laughter and smiling faces…your cry either natural or induced by […]

11 October 201215 May 2018Linguere Writes

A Mother’s Plea

Dear Son, I’ll tell you a story. I beg not for your pity, nor do I wish to see you angry after […]

21 September 201215 May 2018Linguere Writes

The Silent Reminder

‘Leave not for tomorrow what you can do today’ A close friend of mine has uttered that statement to me on more […]

17 September 201215 May 2018Linguere Writes

Woman, Honor Thyself

‘Why do boys insult their mothers instead of their fathers? ‘ ‘It’s because mothers insult themselves first’. Interacting with boys and girls of […]

12 September 201215 May 2018Linguere Writes

The Jollof Chronicles: See You Next Year

…and as my back, I start to turn From my eyes, tears threaten to run Heart filled with care and maybe fear […]