Few Passionate Men

It is 3:45am and my eyes have refused to enjoy the pleasure of darkness. However, my mind has been in the business of bouncing all around for succor. It is gotten to a pleasurable and memorable experience I had as an intern: an experience I had with Dr. Tunde Sodade: the managing director of Lekki...

Thought on Pain and Fear

The last few days for me have been moment of deep reflection about life. In the last few days, my experiences have made me think deeply about the concept of fear and pain. It is quite surprising that on Monday, 5th February, which was exactly one year I lost my dad, happened to be the...

This is how you count your loss

Originally published on medium.com   When you pack up one day and leave your relationship, you don’t imagine life on the edge, close enough to tip over. You don’t imagine yourself taking a deep plunge into a bottomless pit. You don’t stop to think it over that one day, your courage, your faith in yourself, will...

Another Year Is Dawning

Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be In working or in waiting, another year with Thee; Another year of progress, another year of praise, Another year of proving Thy presence all the days.   Another year of mercies, of faithfulness and grace, Another year of gladness in the shining of Thy face; Another...

Christmas Finds Me

Christmas finds me, stuck in a monastery, in a cold and sterile room, seeping silence - making wishes, and thinking of loved ones.   Christmas finds me, walking the street of cobblestone, with pleasurable contemplation, under the safety of history, and her breath of kindness.   Christmas finds me, in the company of friends, gossiping...

Lady Snow

Still laid on frozen bed; with a book clutched to her chest; and coffee ready to be sipped; the street of knowledge she threads; to her delightful dread.   She bask in the sight full of white; blown away by the mystery that puzzle men; her claws clutched to her garb, like all she ever had.   Strolling...