I remember the sound of Abimbola’s laughter and her wide toothy grin
I remember Veronica’s gentle nudge to fess up to the boy I liked
I remember the day the heavens threatened to let loose and sent us running home, bags on our head
Is it a curse or blessing, I remember it all.

I remember the quick whispers of gossip Enitan fed me in the Biology lab
I remember the closing hours of painted legs and lips, with powdered faces just to draw the attention of the boys
I remember the first stirrings of attraction on Adebayo’s face from the first time
Is it pain or bliss, I remember it all

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