Nature's Walking Diary - By Amerat Asapoh Issaka

Written By: Amerat Asapoh Issaka

Category: Poetry and quotes

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Amerat Asapoh Issaka presents "Nature's Walking Diary," a poignant collection of poetry and quotes, as part of the esteemed Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Through her evocative words, Issaka explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the complexities of love. This poetry collection invites the reader to embark on a reflective journey, examining the fabric of human emotions and the profound strength found within vulnerability.

About the Work

"Nature's Walking Diary" is a remarkable tapestry of emotion, woven with vivid imagery and introspective musings. The collection delves into the intricate dance between strength and vulnerability, love and independence. Amerat Asapoh Issaka's literary style is both raw and eloquent, capturing the essence of personal growth and the quiet power of resilience. Her work resonates with authenticity, offering insight into the human experience through a lens of poetic grace.

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Original Submission by Amerat Asapoh Issaka

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1.Abusers love an audience.

Their kindness is a performance;

your pain is the intermission they erase.

THE SCRIPT THEY WROTE FOR ME

They handed me my lines

"Just nod and smile"

then marvelled at my Oscar-worthy performance

as I swallowed every scream

but even the best actors

get tired of playing roles

that shrink their souls.

Cue Act Two:

Their grand display of affection,

stage-lit for an audience and

my forced smile framed

as proof of their perfection.

"Notice our devotion?"

Meanwhile, my bones hum

with the aftershocks

of their private earthquakes.

Then, the horror!

when I improvise,

when my truth bursts

through their careful screenplay.

"How dare you ruin

our beautiful narrative?"

The irony:

They wanted a puppet

with just enough breath

to whisper "thank you"

as they cut my strings.

The revolution:

I became a ventriloquist,

throwing my voice

so loud it shattered

their precious script.

I became the perfect playwright.

2.But in the end, love isn't always enough

Its beauty can waver, and its journey isn’t always soothing

Though it enchants and uplifts, making us feel whole,

Even the deepest love needs trust and soul.

When storms arise, and feelings start to fade,

It’s patience and kindness that come to love’s aid.

In those quiet moments, when words fall away,

It's the strength of our bond that will keep love at bay.

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3.LIVING THROUGH EMBRACE

There is nothing to wait for

It's right here

Life passes as we wait for it

and

It can't be anything worse

I embraced death and I lived

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4."Till we meet again “. This is how I bid farewell to places I have once found peace and comfort.

And I can't just call you a place because you are the only abode my heart knows

Am not bidding you farewell. Am going the world with you.

5.BE SEEN, NOT SAVED

You don’t need saving

you only need to be seen.

And I don’t owe the world a softer version of myself

just to be accepted.

My healing doesn’t need to be loud.

It lives quietly in me.

I no longer cry over what once broke me.

Now,

I smile at the memory

and it feels like growth, like awareness.

Moving forward is frightening,

but I’ve learned to keep going.

I stopped waiting to be saved.

I chose to see myself as strength.

I became my own rescue.

My own safety. My own home.

And that is the kind of love

that never leaves. 🔥💜

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6.THE UNLIKE GENRE OF LOVE

This wasn’t the kind that blazes

but the one that lingers quietly in the soul.

No oaths, no vows, no claims,

just two hearts that collided in the middle of the unknown.

He uttered in silence, and I listened between the pauses.

He never once said “I love you,”

yet every hesitation felt like a confession.

He gazed at me like a question,

and I became the answer he never voiced aloud.

Maybe love, after all,

is not about staying maybe sometimes, you just have to understand and let it be.

This too, I believe,

is another genre of love.

7.SOFT DAYS

I have buried so many versions of myself

just to be this calm.

Faith never built walls strong enough to keep out heartbreak.

It only taught me how to bleed quietly,

and still believe.

When a woman feels safe, you’ll see it in the ease of her shoulders, in the way her laughter lingers, unafraid.

I’m just trying to make peace with some of my pieces.

They call me strong.

Say I don’t have to be strong always but for who should I be weak?

Who would cradle the tender part of me,

without asking her to harden again?

So let me be strong, let me be tough, for myself.

The soft days, they will come.

Surely, they will come.

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Maybe strength was never about resistance, but about waiting gently for the soft days to come. 😊

8.THE JOKE WRITTEN IN GASOLINE 💥

You laugh at the grin but never ask why it’s stuck.

You see the chaos but never the hole it fills.

I’m not a man; I’m the punchline no one gets,

a joke so rotten, even the silence chokes on it.

You want a reason? Fine.

The world handed me a script full of lies, so I burned it

and rewrote the ending in gasoline.

Call me mad? Good.

Madness is just the truth

uncooked, unshaken, and screaming.

Laughter is just the sound of the world burning 🔥 politely🤷‍♀️..

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Some clowns don't use ink

they write their jokes in scars and fire

9.Sometimes I wish I had the chance to visit the people of yesterday and ask them how they are fairing. I wish I could tell them how we Soo miss them and wish they were here today. I wish I could hold them one more time, smell them and listen with rapt attention, what they had been keeping for years.... I wish we would have some good times together just like yesterday. How would they tell us how it feels to be there without being there? I keep wishing and wishing and I only break my heart coz these wishes are far from coming true.

We all have lost loved ones and we wish we could have them around. We only keep talking to their memories and hope they hear and pray they are safe wherever and that they would always remember us. We try to tell them how our world is empty without them but we know it's all for it's good ......

For all out there mourning their loved ones...It's hard but we all learn to be strong with their memories in mind

10.The songs we sing tell the stories of how we wish our lives were. Beautiful, perfect, peaceful and friendly. We sing and we can't relate but dream. We laugh at the lyrics because it just makes no sense.

Life is just a funny place. We are always at two places at the same time. Reality and fiction. We create one and wake up to a sad one🤦

11.WHERE FREEDOM FOLDS

The family refers to it as arranged,

The community as tradition.

But to no one it feels like

An unspoken submission.

A life decided under hushed voices,

Behind etiquette’s closed doors and ancient rules.

It’s for your good, they say, “For your good, for your peace,”

But peace that is compelled cannot be a soothing release.

They wrap it in respect and term it culture,

But ingenuity is erased while the game is played.

What of choice, what of voice, what of dreams that are unseen?

All bonds forged don’t have to be around a machine.

Roots are indeed honoured. yes, when allowed to grow.

But love is not a performance, ritualistic.

Submission, coerced free should never be

a rebellion.

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12.LIVING WITH INTENTION

We have met people who literally wonder through life. They simply accept what fate brings them. A few may succeed by accident, but most suffer through a lifetime of frustration and unhappiness.

They make no deliberate choices, take no real control-letting life happen to them rather than shaping it. Dreams fade into the background, buried under the weight of routine. And when they look back, they wonder where the time went, realizing too late that life was never meant to be lived on autopilot.

But those who dare to choose, to carve their own path, find that life bends to their will. Fortune may be uncertain, but purpose is never accidental.

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13.THE EAGLE'S GLORY: A Symbol of Unwavering Ascent

Imagine the majestic eagle, soaring through the skies, its wings outstretched, and its eyes fixed on the horizon. The Eagle's Glory represents the pinnacle of success, achieved through perseverance, determination, and intentional growth.

We have all faced the struggle to rise, like the eagle fighting against turbulent winds but with each obstacle, we gather strength, wisdom and momentum. We take the time to build a strong foundation, which is to gather the necessary resources and start on a positive note.

As we progress, we continue to soar, never losing altitude. We adapt, we learn and we grow, propelled by the momentum we have built. The Eagle's Glory is not just a destination but a continuous journey of ascent, where we refine our skills, expand our horizons, and touch new heights.

In essence, the Eagle's Glory embodies the idea that success is not a one-time achievement but a sustained process of growth, learning, consistency and progress.

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About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, hosted by Hashtag Kalakar, is a celebration of literary brilliance. This prestigious event showcases the talents of writers and poets from around the world, offering a platform for diverse voices to share their unique perspectives and stories. Participants are invited to contribute their original works, adding to the rich tapestry of creative expression that defines this global competition.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Amerat Asapoh Issaka for sharing "Nature's Walking Diary" with the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her profound exploration of themes such as resilience and personal growth offers readers a moment of introspection and connection. We look forward to witnessing more of her creative journey and the impact her words will continue to have on audiences worldwide.

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