This tinted sky, I wonder… Could it be the source of the rain Or could there have been a war up there? Is this some tears of a great person Or just some kind of blessings? When it rains Just to watch the rain as it drops effortlessly I cast my gaze And then I … Continue reading Rain Drops
y Hello You are the ghost that stares at me all night And of course I return the favour. Why are you so harmless? Infact You are gradually becoming my friend My unfriendly friend who wouldn’t speak Are you okay? Dear Ghost You have caused me my nights Dawn is where I find rest Because … Continue reading My Friendly Ghost
Out of a thousand sheep I may not be among the white ones I am certainly not a black sheep call me off-white I would prefer. Of all evils committed Mine is their favorite It’s not a bad evil It’s neither a good evil It’s a harmless evil. Mum shouts Dad shouts I shout too … Continue reading The Struggle To Be Somebody
When my heart is down and battered with the thorns of sorrow, not even a barn of happiness sets me free. All locked up in the darkest, complex large hole in my heart, it is a hole wide enough to drench me in agony, I could only wish for a miracle. A state of fear… … Continue reading A Smile A Sunrise…
In our home, the biggest world you can never imagine, filled with so much to learn, so much love, care and happiness. Henry and I are married wealthy couples and he is my best friend. I met Henry when I was 17 years old, but then guys were not my thing. All I was after … Continue reading A Tale He Told Me
The sweetest mum … The twinkle in my eyes just when mum says she loves me. She curdles me to bed; she stays up late just to watch me sleep at least she tells me that’s her joy. There is never a sad moment. There is nothing she ever does that puts me off, just … Continue reading The Orphan…
This thirsty soul of mine, I thought I got you filled moments ago. All this while my soul and I have been together, But ever since it demands too much from me, I have felt this distance between us. For some seconds, it became 2 days, 9 months, 1 year, I was a free man. … Continue reading It Happens All Over Again.
When she heard a strange voice… She was puzzled and in distress She couldn’t control herself, she couldn’t help but obey The order was so firm! It wasn’t her desire, She spoke in defense saying, “How would you ask me to take it? Why would you ask me to go there? But I don’t … Continue reading The Devil Attacked
How wrong can I be to say I love you? What punishment is attached to the offence of saying, you are amazing? I remember saying you are my bestie not my boyfriend neither my girl. Yes… I also called you sweetheart; I meant it because thats how your heart feels “sweet” The other day when … Continue reading The Misconceptions Of Saying Nice Things To People
And Tunji couldn’t get his mind together because Bolu had threatened to tell Caro that he came late when he gets home. “Am so sorry I came late” Tunji said. Still, there was this awkward silence and none of the kids said anything. Tunji’s heart trembled! He wondered what his excuse was going to be, … Continue reading She Walked Away (Part 2)
Tunji! Tunji! Tunji!! “i hate when this man wastes my time” Caro said “There is no excuse for this!” Tunji approaches Caro all wet and looking rugged… “I was having my bath, i didn’t know you were set for work” Tunji said “Do you expect me to wait all day for you?” Caro said with … Continue reading She Walked Away…
When they tell me about it, i become “obedient” When am sad i think about it When i think about it i become lonely I don’t even want to think about it, I don’t want anyone near it I just want it like it never happened! When the thought of it comes it’s like thrusting … Continue reading My Weakness
Surviving at the mercy of an empty road… Waking up to see a bright beautiful morning, Hoping to get through to my destination in a faraway land A world familiar to me but unfriendly to me Wondering if my life was a mistake Living in fear with a blank hope for tomorrow Playing hide … Continue reading Mariam
Mum! I can’t take this anymore; you can’t continue to control my life after all you are living yours. I want to be free to make decisions for myself. Mum broke down in tears “Sonia I just want the best for you” “I am making the best in my own way mum” I replied, just … Continue reading And This Is My Story