
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 […]
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 […]
“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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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. […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“I would again”. Her cold eyes stared into mine. And a shiver travelled down my spine. As I sat across the table before her. And […]
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