Once upon a time, puberty arrived like a man from a long trip.
Twice upon that time, I didn’t look like a child or my friends.
Once upon a time, being busty was a sure sign of maturity.
Twice upon that time, I heard the boys say “no big bress abeg”.
Once upon a time, waist widened and flesh filled out.
Twice upon that time, I saw Tiger stripes around my soft flesh.
Once upon a time, we were girls who played with sand.
Twice upon that time, we became ladies, then mothers.
For once upon a time, puberty arrived like a man from a long trip.
TWICE UPON A TIME
What did puberty feel like for you?
By Liza Chuma Akunyili on .
Exported from Medium on February 2, 2026.
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