Emma had swayed like a pendulum bob between depression and schizophrenia. Many factors led to this state which I am not open to discuss. He is my mother’s first child, but my father’s second. He had just turned twenty-eight last May, the third. After many attempts, my mom and some aunties managed to trick him … Continue reading Stings of Death 2: Dear Alive People…
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The Downside of Death & Loss
I remember vividly; the day I lost to Mukalazi Joshua, the post of sanitary prefect in the 2011 prefecture elections back in high school. In the even of the day, I went back to the dormitory and covered myself with my blanket and cried. I didn’t garner attention since most of the boys were out … Continue reading The Downside of Death & Loss
He won’t give you more than you can bear!
A few weeks ago, after we lost the brother I follow, I heard my mother in her room weep and groan immensely and deeply, saying, "why me Lord?" You see, I may know what it feels like losing a father and a brother. But I don't know what it feels like losing a spouse and … Continue reading He won’t give you more than you can bear!
Seth
There I was, my eyes not blurred by tears, unlike the multitude round about Sam’s grave. Everyone was weeping—eyes bloodshot. Those who don’t know Sam, he was my best friend. My covenant friend. My Jonathan. He had just been in a dire, malignant & vehement episode caused by sickle cells. Unlike the others, this one … Continue reading Seth



