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Have you ever?

Have you ever?

Have you ever gone to school and learned? Have you ever had a crush on one of your male or female teachers, or one of classmates? Have you ever gone to school to see someone? Or to hear someone tell you “good morning”? Or just to see them pass by? Have you ever loved someone [...]

October 31 2011 | Posted in Articled & Opinionated Stories | Read More »

True Freedom

True Freedom

What is the meaning of being free? People across the globe have a varied notion of freedom, without having real awareness of its attributes. For some, ability to perform daily chores is freedom; for others wishfully satisfying the inordinate ego is true liberation. Considering all the various definitions of freedom, sometimes I wonder, are we [...]

October 31 2011 | Posted in Indian Stories, Spiritual Stories | Read More »

A TALE OF THE TONTLAWALD

A TALE OF THE TONTLAWALD

Long, long ago there stood in the midst of a country covered with lakes a vast stretch of moorland called the Tontlawald, on which no man ever dared set foot. From time to time a few bold spirits had been drawn by curiosity to its borders, and on their return had reported that they had [...]

October 30 2011 | Posted in Folktales | Read More »

Out of my mind

Out of my mind

I’ve never understood what love is till I got booted by her. To be sincere it was one of the worst moments of my life for I could not imagine being without her, the kisses that she used to shower me with had vanished now. I felt I was alone on an island. After two [...]

October 30 2011 | Posted in General | Read More »

Thought

Thought

Soon even the whispers fade away to the sublime eternity of time. Thoughts echo through momentary engagements between the mind and the surroundings. Suddenly, they all align together to give that single beauty; thought, the overwhelming entity that defines humanity.   Link to this post!

October 29 2011 | Posted in Poetry & Spoken Words | Read More »

The art of writing

The art of writing

What is writing? Writing is art. The art of writing is the art of mixing words that will touch the heart. Is the art of filling your paper with the breathings of your heart. Writing is a struggle against silence, it’s a quick escape from reality. The role of a writer is not to say [...]

October 28 2011 | Posted in Articled & Opinionated Stories | Read More »

MORE THAN A RAIN.

MORE THAN A RAIN.

The cloud was covered in gray and darkness was visible all over the village. The Hens, Ducks, Goats and other domestic animals flew into different directions with each clattering and looking for a shelter. It was about to rain. “Olabiyi! Tubosun! Tobi!…”mothers went endlessly calling their children either to make sure they were in the [...]

October 27 2011 | Posted in Africa, General | Read More »

The Union

The Union

Long ago in a far away land there lived a powerful king who wanted to wield the source of all power. He summoned all his wise men to advice him and assist him to this end. At the caucus, the wisest of the wise men pondered upon this great opportunity and rose to say that [...]

October 27 2011 | Posted in Headlines, Inspirational Stories | Read More »

Cooking High Stake Meal

Cooking High Stake Meal

A chef details cooking a high-stakes meal for… Link to this post!

October 26 2011 | Posted in Podcast | Read More »

A NEW DAY

A NEW DAY

Whispering softly, tip toeing, running and hiding to where the crescent moon shines. Tell what have you got? Figure shows,  silhouette moves capturing you what’s in your heart and mind. Tell me honestly?   A moment of truth fading away the feeling of having you inside, Hold back,  it’s hard to let go. Pushing me [...]

October 25 2011 | Posted in Poetry & Spoken Words | Read More »