Fear

by Richard Anietie Oh fear, oh fear what ties have I with you? Why have you smitten me with horror You had beclouded me with dread And let me see my death before I truly die Fear, you kill me daily,  but I am raised again You show me the blood in... Read More

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Here’s the Bell

He had trouble swallowing after the radiation fried his esophagus like a piece of bacon inside his body where the cancer busily went about its mission of death.   Trouble eating, trouble breathing, trouble, even, drinking tiny sips of... Read More

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My Supposed Heaven

by Joseph Chimezie. I watched my Mum pack my clothes, my best clothes especially, slowly and well folded. One by one, she put them inside the box she had bought for me the previous day. “Don’t just stand there, dress up! ” “But, Mom, is it... Read More

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The Ex Factor – 15

The Ex Factor - elsieisy blog

Click HERE for previous episodes. Lies can forever be kept hidden, except when you mention ‘forever’ you introduce Time, who is a distant relative of Truth. I left my seat and reluctantly walked towards where my s4 was wailing; phone calls... Read More

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