Final Escape (3)
“I see you are smarter than other girls your age, but that has only made me want you more, you have also hurt my pride and I will make you suffer for it. It is what the lord wants and I shall fulfil his desire.” “What are you doing? Please let me go!” she cried … Continue reading Final Escape (3)
Memoirs Of a Moron
The memoirs of a moron… A girl and a young man who was anxious to fall in love. And as such our character met his girl. The minute he set eyes on her, all he could think of was dating her. He was so much in love with the girl. He did his research. He … Continue reading Memoirs Of a Moron
Darkest War
Before I self-destruct…. I’ve been taking my time to understand My maker and my worst enemy, Satan! Or isn’t he? An old long war, that shouldn’t in any way be man’s business… FUNNY ENOUGH… WE ARE THE SUBJECT MATTER!! And that’s crazy!! I may not find the answers, even if I live many years to … Continue reading Darkest War
Tribute to the Iyas
Tribute to the Iyas Iyas, I greet you. Horrible vultures gathering in the dead of the night. One-eyed monsters who see clearer than those with two; Lovers of the dark; they have no use for the light. Iyas, I pay homage, Mothers whose silent whispers send men of courage into hiding, With boundless energy, not … Continue reading Tribute to the Iyas
Illusion
8:19 pm June 19, 1998 Ikenegbu Layout, Owerri. Kathryn walked with careful steps along the lonely dark bushy path. Her feet moved, one after the other, in swift strides; her thoughts maintained an equal pace too. Kathryn’s thoughts alternated between the possible dangers, she’d heard, that lurked in those paths; memoirs of the evening—well spent; … Continue reading Illusion
Will NS Feed Me?
Can NS employ me? ‘Cos writing is the only thing I’m good at While my friends play in the fields, And they study hard during the night, NS is what I think, NS is what I see NS is what I dream NS is the world I belong NS is where my mind always sway … Continue reading Will NS Feed Me?
Final Escape (2)
Christiana had just arrived from school, she went straight to her bedroom to take off her uniform and change into her house clothes. Just as she sat down on her bed her mother came inside. “What are you still doing here?” her mother asked. “Mum, I want to finish my homework and then get some … Continue reading Final Escape (2)
Behind The Altar
All sweaty, Alma bounced on the couch, wholly disgusted in her own skin by the verity that she was soaked in sweat, with her outfit all gummy to her body. It had been a long day for her at work. She’d quickly glanced at her phone; she was expecting a call from Nnamdi, nevertheless she … Continue reading Behind The Altar
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Strength to go on
Strength to go on © Folakemi Emem-Akpan He cuts across as a figure of authority and compassion. A man on whom the care of church members rests, someone who has stood at this pulpit for sixteen long years, ministering to souls. “Let us pray.” His voice is a rich baritone, crisp and pleasant … Continue reading Strength to go on
Soul Brothers
Soul brother. I didn’t know someone like you could exist. That it was even possible for me to gain another human being who connected with me such a level it seemed ethereal. When you nearly crushed my foot with your Nikes that windy Sunday on the field, I didn’t know I was gaining an … Continue reading Soul Brothers
THE PROPOSAL – His Side
*** There are three sides to every story. His Side I look at the ring nestled comfortably in the velvet case as the diamonds on the band, duet with the emerald stone to produce a sparkling symphony. ‘It’s worth the cash,’ I mutter to myself, admiring the object in my hand. ‘Atleast when … Continue reading THE PROPOSAL – His Side
Sacrifice – A Contemporary Nigerian story
Sacrifice “ …Birds of darkness do not use my house for a meeting place..”, sang the late Hubert Ogunde referring to the creatures of the night who congregate all over the place, mostly up to no good, plotting and planning the ruination of innocent souls. The Yorubas go on to say “…if the sacrificial … Continue reading Sacrifice – A Contemporary Nigerian story
My Dream Blog Writing Contest 2015
Do you have a blog? Or would you love to start one soon? Then tell us why you started your blog or why you would love to start a blog, and you could win one of our amazing prizes. My Dream Blog Writing Contest by HowToStartABlogOnline.net is open to anyone of any age and nationality. … Continue reading My Dream Blog Writing Contest 2015
Don’t take me to church
Another loved one lost… Another funeral to attend… Now the fear, now the uncertainty, I feel it all… I won’t pretend… If only they had an extra day, just to set things right and prepare for the journey ahead….. If only…….. Soon I’ll be the one laid…..laid six feet into the ground….. But before I … Continue reading Don’t take me to church
Sheath your Swords
Sheath Your Swords We don’t want no war, all we want is peace. If only these leaders will listen, we will tell them this. Even though you’re the leaders and we are the led; When you start the war, you’ll escape but we’ll wind up dead. Nigeria is our home; we’ve got no where else … Continue reading Sheath your Swords