Gratitude for a Year III: FORSAKING THE QUESTIONS AND SEEKING THE ANSWERS
“Your recommendation was wrong! You didn’t arrive at the right conclusions”. That was the final text he sent in his series of replies. My stomach […]
Gratitude for a Year II: THE WINDS OF GOOD FORTUNE
He always had this calm demeanor, and affable look.And was quite helpful too.This young man of 23. I’d strike up little discussions with him from […]
[#just_stories] THE LIFESPAN OF A BATTERY
“This one should last for three years. It’s an original one and you’ll have no much problems using it.” He handed the pack to me. […]
Gratitude for a Year: NEVER ALONE…
I finally dropped the second bag and fell on the bed.The place was quiet.On this mid morning.My heading still pounding, and the fever unabated,After this […]
[#Painted_lines] ON A BLACK TUESDAY
On a bright Tuesday morn we strutted onAdorned in green and white we forged onWe uttered cries all day longTill the evening came alongThen the […]
[#just_stories] THE VOICES WE HEARD
We go through life clinging to it.We ceaselessly personify it in diverse forms, and persons, and ambitions, and in our daydreams.Perhaps because we are not […]
[#just_stories] THE BOUNTIFUL FIELDS TELL ANOTHER TALE
They were all bent over.Tilling strenuously with hoes and shovels.And sharing peals of laughter.As they dug the rich harvest from the fecundite field.“A substantial portion […]
[#just_stories] WITH PRICKLES UNDERNEATH AND SMILES ATOP
“I know you’ll make us proud tomorrow”. He looked at her reassuringly. “Will you be there to watch me perform?” She spoke with pleading eyes. […]
[#just_stories] IT’S RAINING ASHES!
It was a little before dawn. 5.30am. His voice blasted all over the compound. “I’ve told you that I can’t make it this morning, don’t […]
[#just_stories] FOR THE SAKE OF THESE LITTLE ONES
“Please, for the sake of these little ones, Lord”. His lips moved in whispers. “Give me the blessing of another year”. His clasped hands trembled […]