Tag: child

• Single mom

  Single mom, with two children, from different fathers. From a distance, you might think she’s promiscuous, or deserved what she got, or wasn’t smart enough. Draw closer, hear her out. You’ll realize it could have been you, or any other person who never wished to end up there. When we meet a romantic partner, with…

  Benjamin Nambu

  November 15, 2025

  Classic

  child, children, essay, love, parenting, relationship, romance, single mom, single parent

• Sacrifices with no microphones

  A house standsOn the expertise of many workersA structure of many materials A child is molded into usefulnessUsing clay of different huesSacrifices, compromises, sweat, coaching The higher a buildingThe deeper its foundationElements that will never be seenAnd given due recognitionFor their contributions But there is an eye aboveThat sees below and beyondNoting sacrifices with no…

  Benjamin Nambu

  June 19, 2025

  WinterABC2025

  afrobloggers, child, Child-training, children, Creative writing, parenthood, parenting, poem, poet, Poetry, prompt, WinterABC2025