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MY BELOVED

Poem by Tashinga Chiwomba
MY BELOVED
The elders of my time only told me that life was cold
They never went in-depth explaining it
Perhaps they thought I was observant enough to understand 
But after all those years, I’m finally getting the hang of it
Let me explain it to you, my beloved
You will still…

The Plead for Change

AfroWomenPoetry founded by Antonella Sinopoli narrates the stories of African women through poetry moving from country to country across Sub Saharan Africa. In collaboration with AfroWomenPoetry, SheEvolves invites you into the world of Ghana’s female poets

Poem by Millicent Anumah
The Plead for Change
Change! Change! Change!
There was no response
Yet I plead for change not…

The Unveiling

THE UNVEILING 
What is this veil covering your eyes?
Who is the one telling you these lies?
Why are you allowing these negative thoughts to linger?
Can’t you see who you are becoming?
Letting the hands and opinions of others decide your fate.
Your path is like no other, yet you seek direction outside of…