Athbhreith means rebirth in Gaelic, and I think that's what it's all about. The ability to start over, to redo a cycle. This is my perspective of my own cycle written in my own words.

He uses his words to paint pictures and draw the audience into his vision. Every poem is a journey with an emotion to be felt and a message to be spread. He is a true master of his craft.

Set in a time and place unburdened by the devastation of colonialism, Olawu is a refreshing tale about a brave girl with a bold dream. Olawu is the eldest daughter of Kanakam’s only physician. Her strong will and compassionate nature are a constant source of conflict in her village. In Kanakam there are many rules for girls, and those who break them are often broken. Despite Kanakam’s restrictions against girls reading, writing, or working a trade, her father teaches her in secret. Inspired by his skill and shielded by his status, Olawu learns eagerly at his side, hoping to one day follow in his footsteps. Olawu’s world is upended when the Dikebe tribe takes over Kanakam. The Dikebe tribe has conquered dozens of villages west of the river as they wage a violent war against the Oloko tribe to the east. When tragedy strikes, Olawu and her family are left vulnerable to the harsh realities of Kanakam, including the forced marriage ritual known as the Choosing. As the eldest daughter, Olawu’s duty is to protect her family. But her father instilled in her a greater purpose, and the Choosing is no better than slavery. Driven to desperation, she seeks help from Dikembe, the son of the tribal warlord who has taken over her village. She hopes he will repay her father’s past kindness and shield her family, but hope is a fragile thing, and time is running out. Told in three parts, Olawu is an inspiring coming of age story, an immersive introduction to 19th century East Africa, and a Quarter Finalist for the 2023 BookLife Prize for Fiction.

When your pen breaks at the peak of life's examination, it will not stop the examination, nor will it accept your excuse of a broken pen when the time comes for submission. You can either temporarily divert your attention away from your exam paper to examine and repair your broken pen, or you can sit back and lament the passing of time. A broken pen can write again, but a dead pen cannot.