''Why hate them because they sin different from you? Everyone sins as conscripted. Everyone.'' D. O-B. '3 Perspectives' by Ikechukwu Okeagu As is usually the case, the above quote has little or nothing to do with the story I am about to tell. I felt the need to share. After all you and I are … Continue reading If You Know…
“Initium…”
That evening it cracked Torrents wiped away all defunct The day the dam burst. Then the most glorious sun It's lights illuminated the cosmos So sprouted Africa's Jungle.
Amen!
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Do You Love Me?
I had just taken this picture when she asked me that question. Had to remove her image... Sorry. Privacy policies... Yes, that question. We were in a popular frozen yogurt franchise. We were sitting around a table meant for four people. She was seated by my left hand side. 'Mrs' (not mine, but another's) was … Continue reading Do You Love Me?
Remember?
Remember? How my eyes could caress your soul How our minds became one being How we did not need to guess Remember? How I would touch you there How I would set you on fire How I was all you needed ad infinitum Remember? How your zeniths were like life! How your body craved mine … Continue reading Remember?
Prophet (Dr.) Abi’ Samuel
(Thank you R. O for letting me do this. May you always have parables to tell.) I have never deceived myself. I think that that is the worst sort of deception, when you lie to yourself. My name is Prophet (Dr.) Abi' Samuel. I shepherd a flock of about three hundred and fifty souls in … Continue reading Prophet (Dr.) Abi’ Samuel
Palava…
Why man and woman matter serious? Na just one habit dey bring problem, When you operate 'me' instead of 'us' Na there love dey begin condemn. °°°°°°°°°° Reason this man and woman matter Na selfishness dey bring palava If you no dey involve ya partner E no go tay, una go soon scatter. °°°°°°°°°° Man … Continue reading Palava…
Brother’s Keeper
I am of the opinion that my sister is a cow. A very cow-ey cow at that. Hi. How are you doing today? Enough pleasantries exchanged... To my matter... Said sister arrived the country with her family in tow for the Easter holidays. It was great seeing her again. She and her family of course, … Continue reading Brother’s Keeper
Here & Now
Lovemaking or sex In Abu Dhabi or Zanzibar Half a dozen; or six We are what we are. °°°°°°° We are deeper than sorrow What we do has no cure Love we cannot disavow No one will ever love you more. ~~~~~~~ Sit on your throne Khaleesi I; I am, decrees it Lo... We are … Continue reading Here & Now
The Hospital
I am many things. But tonight, I am a doctor. The man had diabetes. When we met for my prognosis he weighed 292 pounds, all of which supported a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. His disease was initially managed with diet, exercise, and metformin (Glucophage). Four months later, with weight loss and exercise, his … Continue reading The Hospital
