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10 Signs That You're A Writer

Reblogged from Writers Write: You constantly edit. Whether it’s while you’re driving down the street and pass a misspelled sign, or grammatical errors in Facebook posts, you fix errors constantly in your mind—and sometimes not so silently. You’re highly observant. And not only do you notice things all the time, but you file them away in … Continue reading »

the risk of VULNERABILITY

Reblogged from persuaded2go: When I was old enough to start dating, my dad stopped me in passing once to say: “Guard your heart, honey.” Great advice, dad.  Thank you.   Unfortunately, his words spontaneously combusted 30 seconds later.  The ashes are still simmering.  No kidding.  I even made s’mores once.  I felt his conviction when … Continue reading »

LOVE CYCLE (A Poem) by Chinua Achebe

At dawn slowly the sun withdraws his long misty arms of embrace. Happy lovers whose exertions leave no aftertaste nor slush of love’s combustion; Earth perfumed in dewdrop fragrance wakes to whispers of soft-eyed light… Later he will wear out his temper ploughing the vast acres of heaven and take it out of her in … Continue reading »

The Weeping Messiah

Reblogged from Say Olori: Looking down from His Holy height, He wonders when the world will see the light, Turn from their wicked ways And live for Him all their days Our Messiah laid down His life That we might have eternal life As the atrocities of men are growing The One whose blood redeemed … Continue reading »

Voting Continues For Vlisco BE YOUR DREAM Award

Reblogged from GlitzGhana: Voting is still underway to select the best from the five inspirational Ghanaian women nominated by fashion giants Vlisco for this year’s “Be Your Dream” Award. The month of March is women’s month and as a way of celebrating it, the company has nominated the following hardworking women for the 2013 “Be … Continue reading »

EASTER BONANZA

Reblogged from Akumbu Writes: Hey guys! If you’re interested in poetry, names and African culture, you’ll probably like my interview with poet, Dike Chukwumerije, out today, in the recent issue of Saraba Magazine (Available for free download here) And if you like freebies and giveaways, you’ll be interested to know that I’ll be giving away 2 … Continue reading »

Amidst the dark visage

Reblogged from charlesbassey's fragments: This morning I awoke To the voices of yesterday, The disposition and the flair, The striving and the settled. They all sang one melody: Amidst the dark visage Of receding laughter And pensive hunger The world is a beauty For the sake of our souls. Nice poem here…

TENDER FLAMES (A Short Story) by Pever X

Reblogged from sevhage: He was a fiercely ambitious youngman, intent on making loads of money and breaking free from the tenacious clutch of want. He resented his papa, who was too contented for his liking, but his mama was his heroin; she was the antithesis of her husband. Shana did nothing in life without stopping … Continue reading »