Meet Chidinma Mercy Mba: Second Place Winner Poetry Category at WWMFESTIVAL 2025
WWMF: What sparked the initial idea for your entry? (Did music inspire you at any time?) CM : Yes, at a point, I was inspired by Taylor swift’s song called “The L akes” in her folklore album where she seeks solitude and somewhere safe to cry. WWMF: What message or emotion were you most hoping to convey? CM: The message I was hoping to convey is how sometimes clarity and inspiration hits you in the dark, even on sleepless nights. How a sudden light of hopefulness can brighten your restless nights. WWMF: If you had more time to develop the piece, what might you add or change? CM: I really didn’t have enough time to write the piece and I rushed through it because I was already late, if I had more time, I would add how beautiful dr...
