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Whiskey and poetry

A love letter to me

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 Lauren Mugabo Inkingi

This letter is truly and doubtlessly a letter to the only person who will be left when everyone else is gone. To the woman of my life. To my love, my life, my everything. To me. Dear me, What happened to you? who taught you to unlove yourself? So sweetly that you thought it tasted… Continue reading A love letter to me

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Whiskey and poetry

A letter to Atelophobes

September 3, 2020September 8, 2020 Lauren Mugabo Inkingi

Dear Atelophobe, I will not tell you that all will be well, I mean I have no idea if it gets any better. I know as a perfectionist you have a well laid up plan of how everything should go in your life even maybe the way you should go out to stop the pain.… Continue reading A letter to Atelophobes

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Whiskey and poetry

Names

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 Lauren Mugabo Inkingi

I have liked many Dated a few Been serious with two I want one who has a clue Who will love me a ton Joe was first Brandon was middle Lincoln was the worst And yeah! Chris was the fantasy All of them helped me change For good or bad Some of them were wastage… Continue reading Names

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You are needy they said

July 15, 2020July 16, 2020 Lauren Mugabo Inkingi

I am sorry for wanting to talk to you I am sorry for being needy I am sorry for getting emotional when I miss you I am sorry for shedding tears whenever we say goodbye You call me needy You think I have all the time in the world But does it ever occur to… Continue reading You are needy they said

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Equal world

March 8, 2020 Lauren Mugabo Inkingi

She is a daughter, mother, sister But why is she left out? She is capable colleague, a hardworking employee, she is your CEO But why is does she feel looked over? She is a loving wife, a determined partner and all you ever looked for in a best friend But why is she hurt?  … Continue reading Equal world

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Kwibuka

April 7, 2019April 7, 2020 Lauren Mugabo Inkingi

When I was born my mother’s tears meant many things She had tears of mourn because of her dear ones she had lost Tears of pain because of all the hurt she had gone through And tears of joy because she believed I am tomorrow’s hope I grew up in a land of mixed feelings… Continue reading Kwibuka

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Empowered

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 Lauren Mugabo Inkingi

Strong woman She wears her smile as armor Courage is her driving motto She is beautiful She rebuilt herself She is empowered She is self-anchored She fought her battles She overcame her fears She is strong She can face the world again Yes, she empowered herself Self-esteem was her battle She was never heard, but… Continue reading Empowered

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L.O.V.E

July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 Lauren Mugabo Inkingi

This word "LOVE" is powerful It holds the power to mend broke hearts Its absence leads to human darkness Love is all around Love is all we ask Love is all we want How do we define Love It cannot be caught It is beyond words It is beyond depiction It has no place to… Continue reading L.O.V.E

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Overthrowing sexism

January 13, 2018January 13, 2018 Lauren Mugabo Inkingi

She was not just "asking for it" with bodycon mini dress She is not one to submit Or to give up when told to quit She is A LADY She's not gonna allow you to touch her ass She is a lady and has too much class She will not stand for your catcall You… Continue reading Overthrowing sexism

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Wear their skins

November 21, 2017June 3, 2020 Lauren Mugabo Inkingi

Racism, sexism, colorism discrimination over Disability,sexuality, religion, creed, class so many fancy names so many false excuses given to justify the need of the human heart to hate Life is a puzzle. Just like you and me. We are like tiny pieces, Together we create a bigger picture. Our life a symphony, A melody. Each… Continue reading Wear their skins

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