A Dangerous Woman

My mind is twisted, I’m hard to read I only reveal what I want you to see. An enigma, a conundrum, a puzzle and riddle Some swear I’m faithful, others call me fickle. My nature is ever-changing, I have no control My heart is unobtainable and so is my soul. But that’s what draws them … More A Dangerous Woman

In My Own Time

‘Time to grow up’, you say Time to buckle down Student-time is over, take off that YOLO crown!   Time to think ahead now Time to make a plan It’s time to build a career, think about mortgages, find a good man!   But what if I say no? No, not yet But what if … More In My Own Time

The Game

We’re playing a game, We’re one in the same. That’s what everyone does, We’ve forgotten how to love. Because we thrive on the chase, Keeping up that pace. Can you hold my attention? Or am I beyond your comprehension? Can you keep me on my toes? You know how it goes. Challenge me, disagree, But stay classy, that’s key. Don’t … More The Game

For My Cousin

Please, be you again. Everything’s different in this new place I know And I know that you feel like you don’t belong. You’ve made so many attempts to adapt and blend in You’ve got a new job, made new friends All the while trying to maintain that infectiously upbeat attitude that you’ve always had But … More For My Cousin

A Toxic Generation

You’re rated if you smoke, drink and do drugs You’re a party-pooper if you choose to be sober Guys are idolised for being players Girls are chastised for being whores It’s cool to have one night stands Being a virgin is an embarrassing illness Everyone suffers from FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) Nobody knows how to … More A Toxic Generation

Bad Boy, Bad Timing

He’s attractive but cocky, a player who’s hard to ignore She’s beautiful but cynical, having dealt with his type before. His type toy with emotions, bad boys love that game And they reinforce her belief that all guys are the same. But he’s different around her, everyone sees it, so she wonders if he’s so bad … More Bad Boy, Bad Timing

The Strong One

She’s the life of the party, intelligent, outgoing and strong, A friendship made with her is sure to be life-long. An infectious personality, always armed with a funny anecdote, To brighten someone’s day she always has the antidote. A pro in dishing out advice and rationalising situations, Alleviating people’s stresses, tensions and frustrations. But now and … More The Strong One