ZARA Read previous post Here All her life, Zara was certain that by the age of twenty-four she would have been married and at twenty five maybe pregnant or already a mother. Because she was so keen on meeting this self imposed life expectation , more often than not she landed herself in unhealthy relationships. … Continue reading “Unaware”- 5
He lies awake and stares At nothing but himself He creates another and looks through their eyes He curses his weakness and all that it seems His faith misplaced, drowning in disbelieve Still, He lies awake and stares Fishing for light or her soft lips One is good, one is better or so he thinks … Continue reading Unraveling ep8 of 16
I am being led into the prison building, alongside Nkem and Obinna, my lodgemates. We just alighted from the black Toyota Hilux vehicle still parked outside. The police boss is behind us with two other police officers; one drove us here and is standing beside the vehicle, the other one is guarding our backs, his … Continue reading What The Hell!
Chapter I The bright neon lights shone seductively between red and pink. The sign had that peculiar allure that enticed people to come in. A night club in the sub-urban area of the nation’s capital, Abuja. It was a few minutes to twelve and it was already getting filled to the brim despite … Continue reading Dazzle Me (Chapter 1)
It was a very bright morning. I was walking down the street when I saw people all gathered at a spot, on the other side of the road. They all focused their gaze on something. What could that be? I asked myself. I knew it must be something bad. I was going to satisfy my … Continue reading Death For Sale
BROKEN LINES I traced truth carefully across a falling heart and she yielded a yes when I couldn’t cross I said if hearts are so great and they have words so soft that my blood should ripple of care, of promises, of joy that can so be fulfilled I traced truth carefully and I found … Continue reading Broken Lines
Dedicated to Everyone who didn’t do well in this past Jamb. It was cosy. Death was cosy. She loved the feeling she was having. At that point, nothing felt sweet any more. Nothing felt bad as well. Everything felt numb. She needed to feel something and that thing must be death. Her body should soon … Continue reading Jambed Again… ( A Story of Frustration)
The sight of her brings her dread Her perfume repugnant brings fear Her smile is spiteful Her voice destroys Her palms is sweaty Filled like a glass blasted by the rain. Still, she stands and looks devoid Beaming outwardly for that love That love despising and disgraceful Leah’s mother sat in a slim, light brown … Continue reading Unraveling ep7 of 16
Ask your mother how your father Was sold yesterday to the hands of righteous death, curling in fearful fist. His stomach was empty with a widened wild hunger and she left him to die. Ask her of your name “Kamchetanna”. Ask her of your sisters and brothers sold into slavery before you were born. She … Continue reading Element Of Freedom
All promises were made Not all were kept Some we remembered, Some we deliberately dismembered All promises are strong Like bonds on bonds Yet all we break. For reasons, mostly our sakes JJ was ill besotted at life. When life gives you lemons, you make lemonades. He swore at the originator of that statement. The … Continue reading Unraveling ep6 of 16
Had to reminisce in here in the dark Every opportunity to be out there was deprived Shut out never to walk on the Terra firma It’s sad that I had to hear but not see Even moses was lucky, I didn’t come close Does she hate me this much? I want to know Questions on … Continue reading Tears in the Dark
CHAPTER ELEVEN The Ehaekpen family walked out of the court house. They watched as Osaretin, Stephen and the two hoodlums were pushed into the police van and driven out of the premises. The hoodlums and Stephen were sentenced to ten years imprisonment, while Osaretin got five years as an accomplice. “This is your entire … Continue reading Winds Of Fate 11
SATIRE 101 I am so fond of you my good man For beating your wife and sending Her home without her clothes on, Come let me give you a hug for men; For only a brave man can take that step. What’s the need of you living with a woman? Peace shall return now she … Continue reading Satire 101
As though it was Poverty’s antidote Like a newborn for juice of the tits He let out groans on a desperate note He cried and was never calling quits But The King had said a vehement ‘NO’ “You wouldn’t need this; with it you’ll war On others’, for now, you just need to go And … Continue reading The Unyielding Subject
We all reach for that which is forbidden Like Adam, eve and the apple A longing beyond our reach A love fragile, uncertain and unstable. You see, the satisfaction isn’t in the getting For the forbidden can be easily forgotten Leah flipped her eyes open in the dark. She blinked rapidly, trying to adjust to … Continue reading Unraveling ep5 of 16