Everyone has a story to tell, yet not all stories are told.
Creating more narratives that represent the multiple identities and realities in the world starts with you. The Untold Narratives is your one-stop for storytelling. Find narratives, learn best practices and share your stories. It doesn't matter whether you think you are a good writer. We believe in your storytelling, so come learn and share with us!
The Untold Narratives is a website that will help you release the stories within and share them with others.
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Learn the craft of writing here. Topics include Poetry, Memoir and Fiction writing to name a few.
Each month a story will be selected as story of the month. Winners will earn $50 and bragging rights!
For her fellowship project, Adesuwa wrote a series of beautiful poems that give us insight into her family history and culture. We also get to see the immense poetic talent she has through her powerful use of language.. We hope you read more!
-Liz Santiago,
Founder of The Untold Narratives
Kpele
“It’s not personal,” Ebonekhui starts,
standing tall and proud
in clothes your father would scoff at.
His English burns your ears.
He will not meet your eyes until the ceremonial paint is gone
So you turn, head high for all who care to see your light
And you wash.
When your tears clear the paint
all that remains on your naked face is your iwu.
And he cannot remove the marks that hug your skin
Kiss your face
You turn, smile, and greet your nieces
Tell them the story of each curve in every scar.
If their history cannot live on their face,
It must burrow its home in them somehow.
Read her complete work here: Adesuwa Olumhense
An Excerpt from Fellow Adesuwa Olumhense's Work
