Published in Game of Life·Jul 16The Side Effect of HappyI have been so sorrowful, for so long. I didnt realize how good it was for writing. Its interesting attempting to write when I dont feel deep sorrow or pain. But here goes a joyful post. I am legit afraid that if I start leaping into the air like Adrian…Happy8 min read
Published in Game of Life·Jun 16The Melody of LonelyLet’s tell a tale of a young man. His complexion — irrelevant. His appearance — inconsequential. Let’s tell a tale of a man with a name. Tonight, he goes by Al Lone. Many years ago, Al stumbled on lust. On the doorstep of departing boredom. Lust was ferocious but she…Melancholy5 min read
Published in Game of Life·Jun 13The Shadow in My Best VersionHe took a shower, brought out his traditional outfit that was borderline English and very Nigerian, Yoruba to be precise — they call it a senator. It was blue with deep blue stripes. When he went to Florida, he got Fossil watches — three to be precise because he couldn't…Self Love5 min read
May 27Why Look For LoveIn today’s dating scene. Love is an equally scarce and plentiful commodity. Its very much commodity and very much like air — ungraspable, elusive, priceless. I want this 👆 or that 👇Love4 min read
May 8Fear of CheatingIs it just me or is the fear of cheating real? It feels like a legitimate, present thief robbing the very life that it seeks to protect. Hi, my name is Dileep. I am afraid to love. Hi, my real name starts with D, it is a Nigerian name. Hi…Cheating6 min read
Apr 26Love needs not BeautyA poem for a friend struggling to see that someone can choose her even if all she sees are her physical flaws. I define my attraction by perfection The beauty I ought to behold I hold captive to my flaws If I don’t make dem jaws Drop like it’s hot…Love2 min read
Mar 28Death: A friend of LifeI was watching a video about a guy who is a basketball phenom and got diagnosed with stomach cancer out of the blue. He chose to keep playing and aggressively pursue treatment as well. I bursted out into tears listening to his story and I do not fully even understand…Death3 min read
Mar 6A Prayer and a HalfA Prayer and a Half A somber moment with God in humility and Authenticity. Hey God, How are you doing? I was reflecting this week about the many Psalms that David wrote in times of distress and equally times of success. I realize that he was a shocking author even…Creativity4 min read
Feb 21Writing, Helping and Failed PromisesWhen I started writing on medium, I admitted that writing ought to focus on communicating not merely expressing. I’ve written lots of poems and in that arena, the expression is the art; the communication is merely the media. Somehow I took a detour. I got addicted to cleaning out my…Creativity5 min read
Feb 13Love hides like MoneyLove hides like Money There is a very fascinating link between the search for love and the desire to posses money. They both don’t like to be hunted. They are shy to the beam of infrared guns ready for the trigger to pull. Let me set the table. Everytime that…Humor5 min read