Just Like Children
When children play outside And mother calls them to come inside The laughter of playing in the yard Suddenly turns into tears No,we do not want to come inside We want to play forever and ever Then things go from bad to worse Mother comes with a cane to flog Father inflict his punishment So … Continue reading Just Like Children
Kosisochukwu
The doctor had said “Congratulations Ma, you are with child” Oh!!! I leaped for joy “I will not take responsibility for this child. Get rid of it” he screamed at me. I was shocked, broken; what next was the question as I pondered. “I will have this child, come what may”. Months away … Continue reading Kosisochukwu
Bukky Alakara 6
CHAPTER SIX Bukky removed the last batch of the bean cake from the hot oil. It wasn’t even noon and almost all her wares had been bought. It’s being six days since she started the business and news had travelled fast. She was patronized by people living on the street and also in the … Continue reading Bukky Alakara 6
Garbled Love
What do I feel for you? Is it Love or Lust? Is it Infatuation or my Imagination? Tell me, my treasure, for I am lost already You alone can interpret your feelings I’ve always experienced lust For Love? I know nothing of it Infatuation, I think, combines both You are the object of my fantasy, … Continue reading Garbled Love
A Chance For Love – Chapter One (Sick)
“Do you not care at all about your life, Victoria?” *** Somewhere close, a bell jingled. The richness of this sound filled my ears and wrapped me in a tingling cloak. To everyone else, the bell only served to usher in eight hours of sitting down, watching men and woman flaunt their expertise. But to … Continue reading A Chance For Love – Chapter One (Sick)
Along Sagamu – Benin Expressway
A lot of us have travelled to different parts of the country by road. To most people it is only about moving from a Point A to a Point B, especially when you are not behind the wheel. I used to fall into that category of people. When travelling to the east from … Continue reading Along Sagamu – Benin Expressway
The Girl I Like 2
“Hmm, I think I did well today”, I said to myself. The morning never seems so promising, I thought losing my turn that morning was the last for the day. Sam had her 100% attention, I was left standing alone, greeting my other colleagues, saying “hi” wasn’t much fun for a day like this. All … Continue reading The Girl I Like 2
Mysteries Of Attraction
She tries to leave but Something keeps attracting her Like sugar attracts Ants She can’t explain the feelings What was it about him? Was it his Manhood? Or his Cynicism? Could it be his craftsmanship? Not even he, has answers It was a mystery to demystify If nectar attracts birds, then It surely can … Continue reading Mysteries Of Attraction
Bukky Alakara 5
CHAPTER FIVE Bukky tossed and turned on the almost flat foam continuously until her disgruntled aunt woke up and gave her a knock on the head. She rolled to the edge of the bed, lay still, and massaged the spot where the pain emanated from. She couldn’t sleep. Thoughts of how her boyfriend fondled … Continue reading Bukky Alakara 5
DARE TO KNOW (Excerpt from …And the Night Hissed)
CHAPTER FIVE The shrine loomed ahead. A saturnine mud structure built in isolation—far away from any village or huts in the area—on the brow of a craggy hill. It was hidden from sight by wild banana and pawpaw trees but our eagle-eyed Captain caught sight of it as we passed and, piqued with curiosity, marched … Continue reading DARE TO KNOW (Excerpt from …And the Night Hissed)
A Chance For Love – Prologue
Sweat trickled down my face, blurring my vision. The indistinct image of a teammate bounced on the balls of her feet and waved to catch my attention. But I had no intent to pass the ball. I would claim the goal, and I’d be proud to have added one more goal to my collection. Feigning … Continue reading A Chance For Love – Prologue
Unraveling: Final Episode
Let’s meet on a plain field Where sunshine doesn’t ruin the feel Let’s meet outdoors Baring emotions outwards Let’s meet for old times Starting again not on borrowed times Let’s meet with substance Our wounds healed, our minds right Let’s meet with a level head Man and woman basking clear Let’s meet and deliberate And … Continue reading Unraveling: Final Episode
Birds of Prey
1. THE ENCOUNTER Sandie knew he was the one. She was a million percent sure about that. The tiny scar on his right arm proved it. His head was still as round as ever, like an orange, with healthy-looking short black hair on it. His complexion had darkened a bit, now chocolate-brown and he now … Continue reading Birds of Prey
The Girl I Like 1
It’s the first day of lecture for the semester, like a primary school pupil, I’ve been anticipating. I woke up as early as 4am, I ironed my new pack shirt or is it corporate shirt. I was really optimistic, “today is gonna be a good day” I said as I pick a new pant trouser … Continue reading The Girl I Like 1
Indian Crush
She had eyes that glowed like The tongues of two lit candles Her voice sounded like symphony She danced like a swaying tree in the wind He asked her to be his Juliet but She seemed to know nothing about The love of Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare was a Riff-Raff before her Her skin shone … Continue reading Indian Crush