The voice of the air hostess pulled her out of her reverie “Please, fasten your seatbelts. We are about to land.”She sighed and tugged at her seat belt, pulling it tight. The plane landed safely on the tarmac and taxied to a stop. The passengers filed out one after the other. She took her time … Continue reading Long Lost Love
It was the second hearing of the case, probably the last if God wills. I looked around and found Barr. Ade sitting at the far end of the court room. A devilish smiled played on my lips as I called him to the witness box. I watched with a satisfied smile on my face as … Continue reading Mended Mirror – Part 6
Tonight was the night. She was sure of it. She won’t miss this time around. Wallahi! She even dreamt about it. Today was the day. She knew it. She put finishing touches to her makeup – a douse of brown powder on her round face, a tint of red on her luscious lips, a lining … Continue reading Nose Assault
It’s funny how trials and temptations bring people closer. Emeka and I have grown closer than we were before the Yinka incident. The little things I took for granted like calls, texts and bbms were now things I woke up to do early in the morning and slept doing late at night. Not that I … Continue reading Mended Mirror – Part 5
I have dreamt about it once Twice, and over again How we came to be, what was What happened and what is Two young lovebirds basking in The dusk at the sunset We were too greedy for time When the moon was high up You were there and I was there You left not, I … Continue reading Never Say Bye
In this life’s journey The world won’t act in your desire It’s a battle and a struggle In each wake and passing of day But that’s the story. I have got a dream I believe in guarding my dream Spreading my wings as I fly free Soaring lightly amidst the clouds Heading towards my shining … Continue reading My Heart, My Dream
In the fog of the morning When man and nature seem dead When the frogs had stopped singing The nightingale gone to sleep. In the wake of the new day When sleep is at its sweetest And the world covered in mist The moon and stars gone to rest. I saw you faintly peeping Through … Continue reading An Ode To The Sun
At long last, in the evening, after all the waiting for more passengers, we set out for my hometown. I felt like a little child excited about going home even as the festive electricity in the air rushed down my spine, sending shivers all over my body. See, it was 24th December, the eve of … Continue reading The Aftermath
Standing was a startled Nurse Yinka, her white overall pulled up indecently to her fair fleshy thighs, three buttons was undone revealing a white lace bra barely holding together her coconut coloured, coconut shaped substantial boobs begging to be freed. Emeka himself was shocked, his mouth formed into a big ‘O’. I swallowed hard. I … Continue reading Mended Mirror – Part 4
I walked away from their room and headed to my own room to start my day properly by giving thanks to my Creator. My sis was already in the kitchen by the time I was done with my devotion. The morning passed in a blur as I couldn’t concentrate on anything. Nobody wanted to be … Continue reading Mended Mirror – Part 3
You look into the mirror What you see is repulsive A nightmarish reality An unwanted reflection. Youth wasted in ignorance Strength wasted in foolery Unattained ambitions An unwanted reflection. Many dreams dead unachieved Many visions unrealized Many targets pushed aside An unwanted reflection. Wise men you listened not to Good teachings you rejected Moral lessons … Continue reading Unwanted Reflection
The next Saturday, Emeka came to our house with his father, two of his kin and a few friends. I was in the kitchen preparing a sumptuous meal of vegetable soup with goat meat and pounded yam for the dinner when I heard my mum welcome them. The soup teemed with sungu, kanda and other … Continue reading Mended Mirror – Part 2
He made a face in response to what the little girl said drawing a chain of protests from the child but then he whispered something into her ear and her face lit up immediately. He tickled her and she laughed convulsively. The mother just looked on as the kind doctor played with her daughter. Her … Continue reading Mended Mirror (Part One)
I tread on a lonely path Path to the river to bathe Bathe to wash away my stains Stains obtained from reckless life Life full of stigma, shame, strife. I walk on a risky road Road to freedom from my loads Loads from my own fetid past Past in all facets of life Life in … Continue reading Self Redemption
Rasheed dashed out and returned with a little safe box whose weight made him sweat profusely. He retrieved a piece of paper from his shirt’s pocket and used the combination thereon to open the safe box, the safe creaked open revealing a brown envelope with the inscription, “MY WILL”, written in bold caps. He extracted … Continue reading Busted