Enchanted Memories

An allegory to a dreamer whose view of the world became skewed. A dreamer in search for a childlike faith that happiness is possible despite the pain that once was.

Has the African Sports System Failed Aspiring Young Athletes?

The sports industry is and has become one of the largest and well-financed industries to date. Its success is accounted for by a gush of sponsorships from reputable brands, and loyal sportsmanship that contributes to the growth and sustainability of the industry. According to the Business Research Company, in 2020, the global sports market generated

Awakening Through Vulnerability

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change” Dr. Brené Brown During a moment of introspection, I became aware of how weak and “unprotected” I am in this season. Whether it is in my faith, professionally or family-wise. I felt a sense of void about this present stage of my life. A sense of

The Art of Finding Peace

Finding peace is a journey that requires unpacking deep-seated histories that have made way for pain and discomfort…

This is your sign to move on!

“One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised. ” ― Chinua Achebe By Andréas RB Deolinda Have you ever been a situation that has left you in a state of disbelief? That “What the flamingo?” Moment… There comes a time in one’s life where the moment that offered that breakthrough

Distorted Reality or A New Era?

Everything literally took a turn when the number went from ’19 to ’20. This new decade…I don’t want it. Uh uh. Honestly, it’s too much at this point! From one restriction level to another; when you think we’re close to no restriction level … BOOM … back to level three. I believe for many of

A Very Warm Welcome to You!

By Andréas Deolinda It’s so refreshing to be writing this post.I can honestly say: “it’s about time!” I’ve postponed this long enough. Poetry and writing have been such an intricate part of me. A gift that for so long I’ve kept on the back burner. But it was a nagging feeling to say the least.

An ode to love

By Andréas Deolinda Can I write a poem about you? Lay down every feeling every emotion, every heart-stopping grip you have on me; and transform them into words. Every word matching every sensation. Will it ease the process? You’re like a breath of fresh air – yet somehow you suffocate me and I lose sense

Plus belle la vie

écrit par Andréas Deolinda Cheers! À ces moments de bonheur absolu . Allons-y sur des routes dépourvue de l’angoise que ce monde nous apporte. Et prenons le chemin sur les longues routes pavées. Bras ouverts en criant au sommet des poumons: “Plus belle la vie !” En ces temps, je me souviens des jours plus

Silent screams

By Andréas RB Deolinda Stone walls don’t talk. But if they could what would they say? Sacred engravings carved in rough stones laced in patterns. What lies beyond, no one can fathom what phantom lies behind those walls. Or is my heart too wicked to allude a perhaps better reality. Yet somehow, those walls stand