21 March 201215 May 2018Linguere Writes

Eternal Scars: The Silent Crime

Warning: This post contains some disturbing stories, with descriptions that might not be easy to take in.  All the stories cited here […]

16 March 201215 May 2018Linguere Writes

Of Words And Their Power

”Waxx soxu fetal la; su reccee, dabu ko wees.” English translation: Words are like bullets; once they escape, you can’t catch them again.  […]

14 March 201215 May 2018Linguere Writes

PICA: A Chalky Love Affair

The teacher turned his back and I quickly snatched two sticks of white chalk. My seat-mate looked at me,shook his head and went […]

10 March 201215 May 2018Linguere Writes

Of The Xalam And Its Broken Strings

 Xalam demoon na bay neex, buum ya dog Literal meaning: The sound of the xalam was so beautiful but the strings broke all […]

8 March 201215 May 2018Linguere Writes

IWD 2012: It’s A Linguere Thing

Rewind! Rewind! Stop! Play! Shake head! Rewind! Rewind! Stop! Play! Smile! (insert whirring sound of VCR player after each ‘Rewind’) It was […]

29 February 201215 May 2018Linguere Writes

Changing Faces

I raised my head and saw him He had this very striking face Sharp features, pointed nose, high cheekbones His mouth pulled […]

27 February 201215 May 2018Linguere Writes

Immortal Beauty

The night was still and the wind chill The stars in the dark sky were but a few Crickets chirped and a […]

23 February 201215 May 2018Linguere Writes

Fighting The Fears

She was aged 56. She was a strong woman, who believed in her capabilities.  She was well-respected in her field of work. […]

18 February 201215 May 2018Linguere Writes

Gambia Sunu Reww*

*Our Country, The Gambia I woke up earlier than usual. Way too early, my mom would tell you. On any other Sunday, […]

14 February 201215 May 2018Linguere Writes

Cupid’s Failed Shot?

It’s February 14th Linguerites! It’s Valentine’s Day! Whoop whoop. You wonder if I really am excited. Don’t worry, I wonder the same […]