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Jalopy – Solape Adetutu Adeyemi

You must always remember
We were there for you when no one else was
We contributed money for your education
And when you were done
We contributed money for the jalopy you drive
Some of us own the steering wheel
Some of us own the tyres
Some of us own the dashboard
The seats plus the seat belts!
Even the engine!
The brakes and accelerator, inclusive!
Just so you remember
We own you


Solape Adetutu Adeyemi is a dedicated professional with a bachelor’s degree in microbiology and a master’s in environmental management. She is a researcher, a consultant, a passionate environmental sustainability enthusiast and a talented award-winning creative writer, with her works published in esteemed journals and magazines, including Write now Literary Journal, TV Metro, Poetry Marathon Anthology, the Guardian newspaper, the Kalahari review and the Indiana review among others. Currently, Solape serves as the Vice Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors in Lagos, Nigeria, where she continues to contribute to the literary and cultural landscape of her community. Her dedication to both her professional career and advocacy for environmental sustainability demonstrates her multifaceted talents and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the world.

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