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 […]
In 3 months an attachment developed In 3 rotations of the moon on its axis a bond was formed and then broken Man’s best friend they are called Essandoh Villa’s favourite pet Bailey was More pugnacious and contumacious of the duo The duo that howled and growled and snarled and barked and sounded alarm More […]
For days we waited in anxious suspense With unwavering hope and undeterred hearts And the days turned into weeks and forthnights But the hope did not lead to disappointment Defying shipment challenges And traversing oceans Criss-crossing dusty roads Wading through thickets To the far flung corners of the earth the AWS Community Builders Swag go […]
On the 8th day of the 9th month we come To remember our blessings with affection And to reflect on our lessons We wish we could say we were now experienced We wish we could say we had learnt so much But, really, all we can say is that it is always Day 1 Each […]
On the eighth day of the ninth month We vowed before Jehovah To love each other from the heart Knowing that giving is the barometer of love Knowing that we will need to give of our time, energy, and other resources Before hundreds we said confidently “Yes I do “ And we did And we […]
There are days when nothing happens And there are days which lock themselves in memory because of their shocking effect August 23 is one such day! A day that serves sad reminders That not all our goals will be achieved That some of our fondest hopes will be dashed to pieces That some of our […]
Dim lights at rock bottom Grasping at straws History to repeat itself or Napoleon’s Waterloo? Chaotic din or triumphal shout? Supernatural to intervene Calm. low, voice of faith
I heard the old man sigh and groan Seeing me no doubt brought back memories of his prime He has known me since I was a mere suckling All that is long past now The sad reality for him now are aches and pain and sickness My eyes were tearful For I had been served […]
For a moment my heart missed a beat For a moment all my anxieties paled into insignificance Then came a rush of memories Of conversations and walks and meals Of smiles and giggles and loud laughter Can I really believe that her life’s account has been closed? Will her vibrant soprano notes really not be […]
Today is momentous- A day that holds a special place in our hearts. It is a day for sober reflection On the greatest benefaction in the annals of human history. A time to ponder in solitude and silence The greatest love story ever told. The story of the love our Creator showed When He allowed […]