Undisclosed Location I woke up to find that I was a spider. Technically I mean. Scores of wires and tubes were attached to my body. They ran to a bank of monitors that I deduced Read More
Jun 112013
elovepoetry
May 282013
Even angels fall in love, really— I was afraid and guilty of sin I was corrupting an innocent mind On that very day my heart saw you. On that very day my heart saw Read More
May 252013
Undisclosed location, “There’s so much you need to know,” Ms. Williams said once Celestine closed the door behind her on her way out. “Care for a drink?” I shook my head NO. All the Read More
May 132013
We are veterans (and vegetarians), Served in our countries’ Defence Forces When we were warriors in our clans, Earned no UN or AU allowances But pride for defending our land, our people, Fighting the colonists Read More
May 052013
“I’m pregnant,” she blurted out. She now had my attention. “I’m pregnant, J…” “I heard you,” I said, a slight tinge of irritation getting the better of my voice. A thousand things to Read More
Apr 182013
(Diary of a Rogue Hustler) 21st May; I enjoyed the torment of suffering resignation I saw in their eyes, all of them. Men, when they have something to lose, are great investments. John’s a senatorial Read More
Apr 072013
“Over a hundred years ago, mid-20th Century, African states, in a frail attempt to stand on their shaky legs, began to fight for independence from the colonialists,” AU Head, a retired Kenya Defence Forces General, Read More
Mar 192013
Foreplay, the starter For the dinner party Doors sealed shut, All lights doused You and I one, Body and soul laced Making love tonight; When the night creeps, And light chased away When Read More
Mar 112013
I have a woman I love She’s gentler than a dove, I’ve known no such love Yet I am jealous of my love. I am trapped Can’t keep from other’s wives, I don’t fear Read More
Mar 052013
Undisclosed location, Celestine told me to follow her after talking on the phone with someone she called ‘Protocol.’ She did not even explain to me why I was dead according to CNN. Straight away Read More
Mar 022013
I watched the casket of my once oh-so beloved, beautiful wife being lowered electrically into the grave. Charlene, and Shirley, our two beautiful daughters, thirteen and fifteen respectively, let out one last deafening scream. They Read More
Feb 242013
Africa Creates: The Radio Show Africa Creates is an online radio show that will provide a platform for African writers, musicians and filmmakers to be heard and promoted both locally and internationally. Every week, the Read More
Feb 182013
“I did what you wanted,” she said, staring at him in the eye. “I was angry at you for getting me pregnant, but I resented myself for letting it happen. I wished you to go Read More
Feb 142013
Impossible to tell how things’ve changed All the sweet lines ain’t there, No more do we watch the moon Golden nights vanished so soon; I love to stay at home Take care of the family, Read More
Jan 302013
Undisclosed location, I watched her take keys from her jacket pocket; insert the key in the lock and turn. I heard the lock unlatch and my heart thumped so hard I wondered she was Read More
Jan 252013
Tell me am from mars, or some other planet Tell me am an alien, this ain’t ma‟ home; How can I be so damn demanding? You ask! Maybe I don’t know yet That this is Read More
Jan 222013
I am a victim of overwhelming nostalgia How I hate the thought of those days; Reminiscence so bitter yet memoirs so sweet. That day on ya’ cute head I put a diadem In the kingdom Read More
Jan 192013
With no hope of reaching you I write to you I hope you gonna hear my silent voice I wanna break dat’ ice packed around ya’ heart I wanna thaw that ice frozen around ya’ Read More
Jan 152013
Undisclosed location, I made a startling discovery – I was caged, and I was lying on a hard floor, my ribs ached and I couldn’t move. I woke up to realize that it was Read More
Dec 272012
Israel My foster parents did not question me too much about my sudden travel plans. They rarely questioned my decisions, though. When I called my boss to inform him that I would not be Read More