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…2 min read·Apr 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…3 min read·Jan 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 —…4 min read·Nov 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…3 min read·Nov 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…3 min read·Nov 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…4 min read·Nov 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…3 min read·May 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…3 min read·Jan 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…4 min read·Oct 28, 2019----