by Teakisi | Oct 31, 2016 | Empowerment, Poem
By Eunice Aber We all have our loads to bear, crosses to carry And though one’s seems greater or lesser We all feel the weight underneath Sometimes we compare But we each can bear; only what we have been given Sometimes we desire But we know not the burden; that is...
by Teakisi | Oct 28, 2016 | Culture, Poem
By Iris Ntore Burundi bwacu*, Burundi buhire, Le pays qui m’a vu naître et grandir. La patrie que j’aime. Sur ton sol, j’ai fait mes premiers pas et j’ai aimé pour la première fois. Tu as accueilli mes premiers pleurs et rires. Tu m’as bercé par ta musique. Un...
by Teakisi | Oct 26, 2016 | Poem
By Laura Walusimbi A real woman, who is she? One with airs about her? One who thinks she’s ‘better’ than everyone else? One who strives to bring other women up, and Who commands respect from all, regardless of her standing? A real woman, what does she...
by Teakisi | Oct 7, 2016 | Love & Sex, Poem
By Mahbuba Matovu In that moment I hang up the phone. The silence bursts my bubble. You’re there and then you’re not. I know that in a few seconds I can catch you again. I don’t call. It’s confusing for a second. Everything seems so strange. Only now do I...
by Teakisi | Jul 20, 2016 | Love & Sex, Poem
By Elma Asio Say those worse words that I want to hear. String them along intricately like beads and gems on a necklace that I will happily adorn. Say them to me slowly. Slow enough for them to wash over my heart and kiss it. I want to hear those words glide over my...
by Teakisi | Jan 7, 2016 | Culture, Empowerment, Poem
Article written by Ibtihal Ahmed. Eleanor Roosevelt – one of America’s greatest First Ladies – once said, “A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.” One cannot help but wonder how well this powerful quote...
