The waters took their banks with them It was like we cashed out on savings Deposits made by ancestral spirits Long ago we have paid dues Thinking to bribe the water With deaths on high seas We thought that blood Would wash our sins away. The ice caps are melting They...
THINK BOX
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Lost parable of “the Bible”
There is this parable they forgot to add in our bibles and I want to share it with you people. So one day, Jesus was busy going around and doing good as usual. He saw that the fields were ripe, and the harvesters were few, it was such a desperate situation. He looked...
Ablaze Episode 3: The seductress and a desperate friend
The blades of a ceiling fan spin overhead but it's as hot as an harmattan afternoon, the air in the sitting room is awkwardly stiff. The television hums steadily, a girl in soft silk night wear stands to one side of the room, she peeks out and sniggers mischievously,...
ABLAZE Episode 2: Mama makes it harder
"Shut the door behind you," Onyinye flippantly remarks, Demola had been at the door scratching is scruffy beards for a few minutes. Probably this hostile approach would make her Dad rethink his judgement. Demola holds on to the door and lingers for a bit, he turns...
ABLAZE Episode 1: Two women, Culture, Conflict, Love and Pain
We could talk of culture, of conflict, love, and pain. In the heart of a buzzing city in Nigeria, Drama plays out like the everyday comic because, in the course of life and death, diversity and differences keep us on our toes. It's late October, wind drafts move the...
Turn – A short story
A girl hung herself in my office this morning, looking at her body slowly sway, turn and twist, I had to think about all the possible explanations I could give my wife. I have also taught about that empty fan hook before, it had this appeal, it looked like it could be...
Work Culture: Reports Versus Morning Prayers
My name is Bayo. There is this business I started out three years ago, I hired two beautiful ladies and maybe that was a mistake but let's just say it has happened, now I need help. Titi is really hardworking, we somehow compromised office relationship and started...
SHORT STORY: ALTERNATIVE CHRIST
I have nursed this short story idea for months, I could not really see how it would end but I owe it to all my writer friends to put something out there. It's sweet to tell people to share their stories, while you refuse to publish even a single short story....
Poetry: One Day, Chase Your Dreams While You Can – Saddam Nihor
My good friend keeps blazing the trail and inspiring others on Mondays, he keeps reminding me of how important my efforts are and I think he does a good job of inspiring others. POETRY: ONE DAY By Saddam Nihor One day, You'll no more have strength of youth, To...
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