Mary Akinhe loves me, he loves me notToyosi tweezes her eyebrows like her niece picks off petals. They become the width of her garden’s median stem; two grass lines across her…Aug 10, 2020Aug 10, 2020
Mary AkinTextureYour wardrobe is falling apart. The drawers are collapsing into themselves, and from their habitats unfurl your clothes. You sit, unmoved…Nov 18, 20191Nov 18, 20191
Mary AkinCongratulate.Summoning the courage to speak to you has taken me a while. I, awkwardly, do not know how to start this thank-you note (or love letter) to…Apr 19, 2019Apr 19, 2019
Mary AkinBaby girl, when did fear fill your mouth with “I can’t”?I get that you’re not ready, honestly, I do.Mar 1, 2019Mar 1, 2019
Mary AkinBefore & AfterMy girls and I are ready. We have assumed our trio position. We have pulled up our white cotton socks.Feb 20, 2019Feb 20, 2019
Mary Akin2018You started the year with a grey turtleneck, your favourite chunky boots and the slim, navy trousers you bought in a rush.Dec 30, 2018Dec 30, 2018
Mary AkinAt the elderly home, Ms X walked into the tea room slightly tense and disorientated.Ms Y, sitting in a cobalt arm chair, was humming a carol and admiring a guest’s three year old when Ms X brushed past her. She gasped in…Dec 2, 2018Dec 2, 2018