I read ‘If this life is all we have’ first in the university while undergoing my first degree. I wasn’t as versed as I am today but it made so much sense. Now, I share it again as it makes sense differently to me in the hope that it makes some sense to you too. … 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 »
SU’EDDIE VERSHIMA AGEMA READS AT PURPLE SILVER: PERSONAL THOUGHTS
Okay, so, I did my reading at Purple Silver. It was fun. It had been one of those days. As the time drew near, I got my phone remembering one or the other relations or friends who I could have called but didn’t. Well, big deal, abi? I searched all through for what to read. … Continue reading »
Far too long (The Silence Lingers) – A poem by Su’eddie Vershima Agema
(For A…) Through it all, I lost your touch For some reason the silence lingers The space widens The elasticity of love and friendship stretches longer Is it work, time or hard luck? Is it that the thought of fondness no longer gladdens? Whatever it is… For some reason, the silence lingers The space widens … Continue reading »
Chinua Achebe: Death, Where Are Thy Claws? – Niyi Osundare
Chinua Achebe is one of those epically unique individuals whose lives have been so full, so purposive and so impactful that we begin to pray that they will never die. But who doesn’t know that that is mere wishful thinking? To be sure, the Eagle on Iroko didn’t die young, but he left when … Continue reading »
STUBBORN SOUL (A POEM) by Kator Hule
(for Chinua Achebe) You Stubborn Soul Saturate with thoughts they hated You who littered stubborn words in our hard hearts Words too stubborn to die Too stubborn to be forgotten You literary glitterati Die! The grief that strides Like a bullet through Biafra forests during the war, you pierced Too stubborn, you refused to die … 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 »
CALL FOR SUBMISSION: THE JOSEPH SHORT STORY CHALLENGE (WIN A DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER)
(by Chinyere Obi-Obasi…NOTE: This is a challenge that also has prizes to be won!! Can you beat that?!!) Hope you have not forgotten the challenge One of the reasons why I am a hit with my children is because of my fertile imagination. So while telling the story of Joseph and Portiphar’s wife, I tell … 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 »
