THE WAR ...And that was how the war started. Gun shots everywhere, commotion, fire, people screaming. I woke up in shock wondering if it was a dream. My mum was heavy with my brother. Dad was trying soo hard to get the family together. Mother snatched me from the bed, strapped me on her back. Dad held her hand and we made for the exit. Mum was very heavy, fat, swollen and big bellied. I fear for how she will make it. Admist screams and panic, my dad ran with mum and I into the wild for safety. At that point, I recalled my favourite song and started singing. Dad placed a palm on my mouth with a stern face which meant I should keep shut. I smiled wondering why I could not sing in the midst of the fire works. Mum shrieked in pain. "What is it Honey?" My dad asked "I think I'm losing him" my mum replied. "O God not now" my dad whispered in frustration. "What do you need? What can I do t...
There on the river bank lay the account that will flourish and nourish this inspiration of ours... Opps sorry, I forgot it's not time for stories. Well, I'm a Nigerian writer, Jasmine Elimimian who loves telling stories, interacting with people and communicating my thoughts through creative writing or you can call it poetry. Although I studied Civil and Environmental Engineering, literature had always been one of my favorite subjects. I hope you enjoy the journey through my mind. I love Feedback