Where was God? (Part 2)
Her mother took a look at her; and through her intent eyes she could judge that Blessings was beside herself and hopeless. Eventually their eyes met, plight written all over Blessings’ mother’s face. Blessings glared and glowered. She tightened her grip on the noose and made as if to give way from the granite stone she stood on. A...
Where was God?
She heard someone call her name. Strangely, the voice came from above. I am sure it was Zacchaeus - the tax collector. It’s only Zacchaeus who climbs fig trees. Her heart fluttered and palpitated faster enough than the Japanese Mag-Lev.. Because she had been caught red-handed, by God (as she thought), on, I think, the most emblematic act of...
Disoriented Love
Every couple has an amazing yet unique story of how they met each other. Men and women have been captured on television shows, magazines and whatnot narrating and confessing with nothing but sanitized ripples of joy on their faces: “I was walking lackadaisically down Champs-Elysée avenue when her exquisite beauty grabbed my attention and jumped on me like a naked man....
Utmost Surrender
towards the centerbut before I enter,will I share a cup of coffeewill I share a bite of toffeebut a candlehelp me light this candlewith carethat none it may scare to be a bright light,may I be caught;radiating…vibrating…against all darkness,to all sickness,to all far lostnesswhether near or faras I take the center light of light,as I advance,be mine guidancenot just oncedrench me...
The Grand Feast
Special things have a tendency of taking place amidst moments of desperation. Sifa’s eyes were bloodshot when he woke up on the day of the great village wedding. He had spent most of the previous night strategizing on how to maximize his eating opportunities at the feast. His nose twitched uncontrollably when he imagined how he would gobble the chunks...
The One
I make progress,Only to be a mess.Tripping into an abyss;In the kingdom of darkness. I trust my own strength,Wisdom and knowledge.My mouth drips blasphemy,And lies. I am filthy and undeserving.I walk away,On my own paths.I build fortresses,Fortresses to keep you off. I doubt your promises.I question your ways.I defy your commandments.I forget your capability. Yet… Yet in all my shambles,You always,Leave the ninety nine...
Flower from beyond the Clouds…
Like a petal from above,Like a bridge above...Like a roof above...Like a song of love...Always drawing closer Taking many fartherWith a hand of a fatherLifting all who falterFeeding countlessA shepherd so attentiveA friend so sensitiveA guard so protectiveA teacher so reflectiveA guide so attentiveA warrior so fearlessA giver so selflessWhat a treasureYou are every year! To celebrate your life,And how you...
God’s Masterpiece
God’s masterpiece.Wonderfully and fearfully made. The function of man is to live,Not to exist.Let not the past weigh you down.Spend not sleepless nights,Probing into the mystery of the future. Embrace today;A perfect present from your creator to you,Sulk not over your flaws,Or imperfections. You need not a flat tummy,Neither a voluptuous figure,You need not filters to be on fleek,A six pack...
Pain refines and redefines
Eva Ndanu Ever felt tangible pain? Pain that cuts a swathe through.Pain that is real.Pain that eats your smile and charm.Pain that fills you with anger.Pain that bulldozes your composure. Pain that threatens your identity.Pain that comes with its relatives.The pain that hospitals can’t treat.Pain that even your dreams know of.Pain that makes you curse this world. Every part of you attests to...