Amara's Prism
Amara's Prism
Amara's Prism
punish me now
"I am sorry, I did not mean to" He stood by the door of my room pleading again "Go away please. Leave my room" I responded calmly "I was trying to pick it up and...." "Young man, just go. Have you finished the mopping? "Yes. It was an accident" "Go. it is not a big deal. Just go" Watching him leave apprehensively, an image popped up in my head. Watching Iyawo-Urhobo hurl a can of Saturday Night powder at her daughter Edirin as she chased her round the compound angrily. Then just as quickly, another vision superimposed itself over that one. Mama
playing god in a human world
Intrigues, lies, deception, sexual sins, greed, jealousy, unequal yoke, gambling, treachery, hatred, subtle manoeuvring, disobedience to God's laws, imbalance of power, hatred, harlotry, wickedness, These are some of the plots which makes the bible The bestseller. Lying on my bed during my teen years, the adventurer in me would be lost traveling with the Isrealites through their journeys. I envied them their adventures. For me, they were living the life. I love the Author's authenticity. No filters. We get a front row seat to see the foibles of humanity. Even after God regretted making man he still did not reconfigure the original
on the road to shangisha 2
click here for part 1 "I always have Altars commemorating my encounters with God" "Altars kwa?" I responded "Yes. Altars like Bible times" I knew about Altars. I mean, both of us are Old-time religion, faith-based bible followers. We shared similar foundational upbringing and the bible was one common area for us. However, when I thought physical Altars, the image which drew up was the type in my friend Esso's Catholic home. Howbeit now, my Pentecostal friend was talking Altars "Tell me about it" I returned quietly across the line. "I learnt to set up Altars. For each major encounter I
on the road to shangisha
"I vividly recall where I was when Uzoejiagaaro spoke to me about Altars. Pause. "What type of name is such a mouthful?" Please come with me. Uzo. Eji. Aga. Aro. [The road to Aro. Where Aro is short for Arochukwu a local government in Nigeria]. Arochukwu is the third largest city in Abia state. Initially inhabited by the Ibibios. it would later become a territory for the colonial imperialists. The Ibibios, are a riverine tribe from the coasts of Akwa-Ibom - a neighbouring state to Abia. And thanks to their proximity to the Coast, they were exposed to civilization as all Coastal
playing god in a human world
Intrigues, lies, deception, sexual sins, greed, jealousy, unequal yoke, gambling,
punish me now
"I am sorry, I did not mean to" He stood by the door of my room pleading again "Go away please. Leave my room" I responded calmly "I was trying
playing god in a human world
Intrigues, lies, deception, sexual sins, greed, jealousy, unequal yoke, gambling, treachery, hatred, subtle manoeuvring, disobedience to God's laws, imbalance of power, hatred, harlotry, wickedness, These are some of the plots
on the road to shangisha 2
click here for part 1 "I always have Altars commemorating my encounters with God" "Altars kwa?" I responded "Yes. Altars like Bible times" I knew about Altars. I mean,
on the road to shangisha
"I vividly recall where I was when Uzoejiagaaro spoke to me about Altars. Pause. "What type of name is such a mouthful?" Please come with me. Uzo. Eji. Aga. Aro.
nigerian idioms and preserving history
I began this series with the intent for it to; serve as a store of cultural & historical knowledge bring back pleasant memories of years gone by to some
of worldviews, perspectives vs lived experiences
"What is that?" I asked her while pointing to the carton of fruits "Lychee" she said. "How does it taste? I enquired further "It is very sweet" she responded as
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This journey of Life for me is more about soaking in the detours, layovers and stopovers than the destination.
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Interested in sharing your stories?
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