Poem: Note To Self.

Poem: They Tried.

They tried hard to Take me away, To that dark place Where I would Only feel pain, _____________________ Where my … More

Poem: Intro.

Like Jay-Z, ‘Allow me to reintroduce myself…’ _____________________ My name is Ivie, Not Ovie, Evelyn, Or Vivian. _____________________ It sounds … More

Ivie’s Musings: Friends for a lifetime-or just a few months.

Hey, everyone! In my latest newsletter, I talk about lessons I’ve learned about friendships. I’ve learned that friendships do not … More

A Writer’s Life: 3 Conversations.

Hey, everyone 👋🏾Here are general examples of some conversations I’ve had in the last 3 years: _____________________ 1. Guy: You’re … More

Poem: Away.

I need to get away From this storm, That is now the norm, Which causes me nothing but Subtle harm. … More

Poem: One Thing.

I keep telling myself One thing: That All of it Has to be worth Something. _____________________ All the sadness That … More

Poem: Be.

Be wary Of lackluster kisses, But don’t be afraid to try. _____________________ Be worried About words that sound too sweet, … More

Poem: Hunger.

I have a hunger For something lavish. Something decadent. Something worth having. _____________________ I hunger for something That would shake … More

Dating in your thirties: I need some technology.

When people ask me if I’m happy being single, I feel obligated to say no, because I’m a Nigerian woman … More