2023 RETRO

I took a moment to reflect
I saw with my mind’s eye a panoramic view of the past 12 months
I saw the moments when I ate in some of the nicest restaurants as well as when it was a miracle to eat Gari soakings
I saw the moments when my feet gathered dust on the streets of Kuntunse, Kpobikorpe and Odumase as well as the days I sat in comfort in the Boeing Passenger
I saw the moments when it seemed as though everything was crumbling before my eyes as well as the days when all the pieces appeared to be coming together
I saw the days of agony and misery and despair as well as the days of faith and courage and determination
I saw the days I felt as unstoppable as the wind as well as the days when I felt as helpless as a baby
I saw the periods spent with sophisticated intellectuals as well as with the unlettered and ordinary
I saw the the occasions of mirth as well as when I understood what the Wise Man meant when he spoke of the crossness of the face making the heart better
And through it all I learnt vital lessons
Never give up and never become overconfident
And always trust in divine power