The Story In My Head (THE MAN SITTING IN YOUR FRONT)
THE STORY IN MY HEAD (The Man Sitting In Your Front) He’s not a human being – No, he is less of that He might’ve been the one through whose sperm I permeated into my mother’s vagina But would you believe me if I told you that he deflowered his product? And tags it a … Continue reading The Story In My Head (THE MAN SITTING IN YOUR FRONT)
The Saddest Moment
My heart beat slowly But I waited. Alas the outcome came The heart missed multiple beats. Tears unable to flow this time Words can’t describe. Persevering mind shattered Months of sleepless night in vain. Does hardworking not pay again? Does God not answer prayers anymore? All these questions I pondered As I walk away in … Continue reading The Saddest Moment
A Ravaging Rainstorm
The forlornly cloud pompously Swallowed the sun out of the scene. Dusty sand whirled through the air Sending shivers of smoky breeze From the dusty desert dune. Falconiform birds liked leathers soar High through the sky in ascension. Joyful thriving trees dancing free To that rhythmic pattern from Those free flying old rusty roofs. Wires … Continue reading A Ravaging Rainstorm
Why Should I?
Why should I hold it in? Is my heart an inn? Why should I not say when I have been hurt? Will you only learn the evil your shunning made me do when I become a member of the dreaded cults? Why can I not cry too? Why does my pains have to be kept … Continue reading Why Should I?
Neither Here Nor There
What a fiery beauty you have become! My brother, fruit of my father’s loins. Auspicious, Beautiful, Promising. Thence came our crossroads. You chose West I chose home. I dine amala and ewedu I wine fura and nunu, Ugba and palmwine are priceless to me. But you. Yes you! You washed away your colours. You embraced … Continue reading Neither Here Nor There
Proudly Country
Niger area, an area occupied by revenue indebted culture without the activeness of equity in play. An area translated with the anxiety of greed in the veins of our leaders, yet nation envy your greateness. An area of plain theft and languished worries of fear of the next big thing, yet nations counts on you … Continue reading Proudly Country
Remember Us This Way
I look back on the memories we’ve had sometimes ago When life was free for every one of us, both young and old When hiding in dilapidated buildings wasn’t a survival technique And death was from nature, not a man-made epidemic When our young ones were free to go to school, grow up and become … Continue reading Remember Us This Way
Shattered Hope (contemporary romance) 1
Chapter one Stella watched sadly as her husband packed his suitcase. He just arrived home two weeks ago and he was already leaving again. Even though she didn’t like his job, there was absolutely nothing she could do about it. Not unless she wanted to starve. His lack of education was one of the … Continue reading Shattered Hope (contemporary romance) 1
A Call For Writers
This could be You… “Maggie, I noticed how well you do with your writing. I have a major problem with mine. It seems there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done and then be able to write also. How do you do it? How can you help me?” This was the … Continue reading A Call For Writers
This House Is Not For Sale
THIS HOUSE IS NOT FOR SALE This house is not for sale- beware of my kitchened wife, beware of Emeka, my son & Tobi, my Son-in-law; even Musa, my gate man. Everyone is a thief in his room, everyone is a saint outside his room- Trespassers will be persecuted. Behind the closed doors are unscripted … Continue reading This House Is Not For Sale
Lone letter from an illiterate lover
Without you every minute Spent was like a year. Daily I die a million dead I can’t wait to tell you How hard it really has been Nursing nameless pain Without your smile here. I just had to let you know. BUT I just cannot fathom My dearest partner in life Why tis so, thou … Continue reading Lone letter from an illiterate lover
Take Part in The Ongoing #thesuddenchallenge Writing Contest on Instagram
Hello Bard, this is another wonderful opportunity for you to write and win cash and book prizes. Participate in the ongoing Writing Contest. This is new, so your chances are very high. All you need to do is to; 1. Write a story of about 700 – 1,000 words. 2. The story must be about … Continue reading Take Part in The Ongoing #thesuddenchallenge Writing Contest on Instagram
Inktober – Day 1: Poisonous
Koko paced the courtyard in half circles, like a lion ready to pounce on its prey. The west wind blew fiercely, carrying traces of salt and ashes. Earlier that morning, Koko and his men had attacked Ojika’s vineyard and set fire to it. His workers were not spared. Everyone and everything was burnt to the … Continue reading Inktober – Day 1: Poisonous
Cold Day In Summer
The day started out sunny, these days were the hottest days of the year with a number of people seen outside via the huge transparent glass window, cleaning their sweaty face with handkerchiefs, some holding tight to hand fans, terrible traffic happening all over the city in expectation of the President of the country; Every … Continue reading Cold Day In Summer
The Poor Hero
Amaka was the prettiest girl in my class while in primary two. She was loved by everyone including teachers and students alike. Everyone wanted to be her friend and I wasn’t an exception. I used to pray for the day she would borrow sharpener from me so that I could have the opportunity to talk … Continue reading The Poor Hero