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Ashy Akakpo

Jul 20
2 min

Waiting

‘Waiting isn’t easy,’ they say, ‘I promise you. The more you want things to move forward, the more it stays away.’

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Ashy Akakpo

Sep 16, 2019
6 min

Pressing RESET

Because honestly, who has the time to feel sad, right? It's a no, from me. Gotta get up, get moving and press the reset button.

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Ashy Akakpo

May 31, 2019
2 min

My Confession

So, I have a confession, and it’s not the conventional type. It’s not the sort of confession you'd like to hear but, I’ll tell you...

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Ashy Akakpo

Apr 14, 2019
1 min

I'm Just Dreaming

I remember you. I try not to – but I do. And each time you break through this wall, I crumble, Denying these feelings are really true. I ...

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Ashy Akakpo

Jan 1, 2019
2 min

Thank You 2018, Next

From the moment I stepped into you, and you into me, my mind became wrapped up in a sea of continuous wonder, and curiosity. And with eve...

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Ashy Akakpo

Dec 18, 2018
2 min

Two Things Life Has Taught Me

Two things life has taught me, sometimes the only shoulder you can lean on is yourself. The only person you can depend on to support your...

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Ashy Akakpo

Dec 11, 2018
3 min

Stop Dreaming & Wake Up!

I've always been known to have these huge dreams and aspirations. I've always been that "over dreaming" kid (and can I just say I still a...

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Ashy Akakpo

Dec 5, 2018
2 min

The Art of Gratitude

I’ve never been much of the pessimist type, I have always been the one to constantly look at the world in ‘the craziest, optimist way’. I...

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Ashy Akakpo

Nov 19, 2018
3 min

And Made Herself a Winner

I remember the days, mum would bend down, and look me eye to eye with a smile and not a frown, ‘you’re beautiful,’ she’d say, ‘don’t let ...

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Ashy Akakpo

Nov 7, 2018
1 min

You Monster

You monster. Your tongue is like a viper. Everyone is wrong and you’re always right. Your righteous delusion blinds you from the fact tha...

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