“So where are you originally from?” I look at her feigning ignorance; but she presses on undeterred. “I mean, your ethnic heritage, you know, the accent, where is it from? Are you from the Caribbean, [...]
Jun 032011
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May 122011
“0121, 0121 to 9 please…” I sat on my seat in the cool windowless hall of the American embassy, petrified but still managing to be enthralled by my environment. Before the danfo came to a [...]
Apr 282011
“It’s a girl” Amara walked away from the clinic despondent. This could only be described as the worst day of her life. Several thoughts crossed her mind as she walked blindly to the car park. [...]
Apr 192011
“Please! Let me out! Please I can explain…” There was no way out! I held the bars of the 6 x 8 cell, my calls for help ignored by my gaoler as he jeered at [...]
Apr 132011
It still haunted me. Memories of growing up…hungry desperate desolate. I grew up knowing that I was an abandoned, unwanted unloved baby. There were nights hunger gnawed at my belly which would growl brazenly as [...]
Apr 082011
The summer sun peeped through the venetian blinds. A gentle breeze stirred quietly. There was serenity outside. The atmosphere seemed scented. I smiled as I visualized myself in a different country, a brand new world! [...]