John AdeniranTeaching me how to dieMy love for you is not predicated upon your nearness. You are always near to me, in all things I do, I meditate often. My mind holds you…Apr 19, 2023Apr 19, 2023
John AdeniranThe HillI’ve often thought if I, myself being what I believed of me, could even be tangentially worthy of ascending unto the hill of the Lord. I…Jan 26, 2021Jan 26, 2021
John Adeniranreign of the adamantine KingI grew up in the (African) church and anyone who shares in this narrative, knows fully the depth of the liminality of such an experience —…Nov 30, 2020Nov 30, 2020
John AdeniranI adopted a son in my dream and I didn’t buy him $100 cargo shortsTwo nights ago I had a dream I adopted a little Black boy. He seemed to be between 7–10 years old or so. The age was unclear perhaps, but…Nov 25, 2020Nov 25, 2020
John Adenirananother region in my mind“Most people guard and keep; they suppose that it is they themselves and what they identify with themselves that they are guarding and…Nov 14, 2020Nov 14, 2020
John Adeniranwhen access + need ≠ spendThe language around healthcare for all always causes a stir in my soul. It’s the same ambivalence I feel whenever I walk into a doctors…Nov 6, 2020Nov 6, 2020
John AdeniranThird Precinct Ashes Above the SubalternThe fearfully crafted will of the subaltern collective brings disruption to the oppressive edifice. That is what we witnessed (and still…May 30, 2020May 30, 2020
John AdeniranLove, AttentionWhat do they tell you of this charity? Have they relegated it to a mere whisper, such that you cannot recognize it? If so, perhaps, it…Jan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020
John AdeniranFamily-ing RemotelyIt feels strange to share another person’s narrative. You know, kinda like filching a portion of the evidence that they were in the…Oct 28, 2019Oct 28, 2019
