As Larry got down from the car; the tall building stood with grace in the centre of one of the biggest city in Nigeria; Lagos. The building was a hospital that had a big reputation as one of the famous and high profile hospitals in Lagos State. Larry was overwhelmed and intimidated by the massive … Continue reading Payback pt 5
“Guy who be that babe?” Larry asked excitedly. Tunde looked in the direction where Larry’s gaze was focused on. “Geez, she’s hot. I don’t mind licking her toes from now till eternity”,Larry said. Tunde just looked at Larry with a smile, that beautified his face;he sipped his drink as the glass kissed his lips. “Why … Continue reading Payback Pt 4
The fellowship of the lonely. Don’t be part of it. Its easier said and can never be done. How do you stop your breadwinner from heeding to the call of his fore-fathers? Its inevitability,never created. Spontaenously, they invade his pasture like a swarm. As if his demise they were waiting for. If possible like vultures … Continue reading Her Cross
He’s driven,driven by hope,believe and faith. He’s motivated,motivated by love,honesty and affection. He waits for time to feed from his mothers breast. Starvation, he never knew was a test. His bed, filled with so much uncomfort. Existence is the only one he can consult. He’s driven,driven by frustration,poverty and sordidness. He’s motivated,motivated by war,crisis and … Continue reading The curse
Minutes later Larry was fast asleep as the sedative that was given to him by the doctor took effect almost immediately. “I don’t know how he managed to be alive but he is one lucky young man”, the beautiful young doctor said with so much affection and then she left. Somewhere in the cloud, the … Continue reading Payback Pt 3
The darkness started to dissipate as he gradually opened his eyes. Everywhere around him was white. Everyone he saw was wearing white. People were not stationary. There was a lot of movement around him. Some people stopping to have a glance at him; as if he was not suppose to be here. He couldn’t say … Continue reading Payback Pt 2
“When will you be back from Jos? It’s almost four months now”, Sandra asked after picking the call. “In two days time my dear. The project will be completed tomorrow and as soon as am done I will be on the next flight to Lagos”, Larry replied. A small mischievous smile crossing his lips “Huh! … Continue reading Packback Pt I
I was scared of going into the house of the Adelaja’s, because I had no idea of what to say to her. And even if I did, how was I going to tell her. As I parked my car along with the other cars that were parked outside the house, I was filled with dread. … Continue reading On The 8th
Born not a fighter but we are made one. The womb was the arena. The labour was the battle. ‘Choice made not because we want to make them, But made because we have to make them. A wrong one, will deal us blows, With great precision and intolerance……..Life A tug of war, peace unfanthomable…….strife Still … Continue reading Roll With The Punches
It my epilogue, its time to say goodbye. Darkness hovers over me. Even at dawn. Out of their mouths, the rites I must perform. In open declaration, the oath I want to break I want my dawn and not dusk. The safety of the Uzi is on; I’m done pulling the trigger. My humanity on, … Continue reading Good bye
The street, a place that is foolishly wise, yet wisdon gained. She never fails to educate; she discriminates not. She welcomes you and gives you a plot. The street a home to many The street a home to any The street is home to the homeless The abandoned, the disowned and the outcast. Giving birth … Continue reading The street
A creation that was made in perfection. A creation that now lives in tension. He has gone from imperfection to destruction. Destruction that has led to the fission of the, relationship between creator and creation. In perfection it was created. Inside perfection,imperfection existed, because without imperfection, perfection will never be stated. Its existence, exist in … Continue reading The Beast
The smell of death The hell below the earth. The fell that is felt. The hope that seems to melt The sight of darkness. The beginning of fear and sadness. They rise not at dusk. At dawn they erect their kiosk. Sinking their fangs, increasing mortality. Their venom, posterity; has not immunity. Turning the incorruptible … Continue reading Vampires
What is choice if I keep hiding from my deeds? Choice is the free will that enables us harvest from our seeds. Do we have a choice to live or die? Do we have a choice to fall or fly high? What is choice if we are unable to decide? Whether its Heaven or Hell … Continue reading Choice
As I stare into the dark I see nothing but light As tge candle flame dances Fear invades my entity And gives rise ro a sequence of events That accelerates my thoughts and action And in a moment of temporary illusion, I stumble And my intending summit starts to crumble. I wish that wasn’t today … Continue reading Gone with The Wind