“Poverty had stolen her beauty”

I could vividly recall that faithful day as I waited for my bus to depart for Sukka, a small but industrial town in O’gu, famous for its cottage industries especially shoe making. The fifteen-seat minibus was sparsely occupied and the driver wasn’t going to depart until it was full, until we begged for space, until his mental quota was achieved, and until his bills, rent, food, children school fees, were paid. Time was on my side because it was going to be a long journey. In the meantime, my eyes feasted on the vicinity, on the boisterous activities and madness of the motor park.

Pick A Number

By Hellena Ajani

Pick a number
Any number
Between 1 and 234 and pray
Pray again, and again, and again, and again
Pray for her
Pray for the number you chose her to be

Reality

Part of Living in the Sky Poetry Collections

I live.
I am alive.

“I Can See”

Part of Living in the Sky Poetry Collections

I can see.
I am seeing.
My eyes see,
With my heart.

She’s An Eagle

Some say it’s a year of “new beginnings”
“To turn over a new leaf”
“Chart a new course”
“Jump on the bandwagon”
“Back to square one”
And hope for the best.

Happy New Year!

Dear Blogger,

2013 has been an awesome year! So much happened and so much was learnt. 

London

Part of Living in the Sky Poetry Collections

A city of stars.
Renowned, and father of legends.
Mother of countless folktales, folklore and mythologies.
An habitation of ancient relics.
Antiquities and castles.
Diversity of tongues, languages, cultures, and apparel.
She is beautiful to behold, and constantly smells of sweet scents of fragrance.

Control Your Mind

“You are in control of your mind, your thoughts, ideas and imaginations. 

Coming Soon: “There is no place like home”

Part of Living in the Sky Poetry Collection

Abstract

“Home” means different things to different people. Dictionary.com defines homes “as a house, apartment, or other shelter that is the usual residence of a person, family, or household” and “the place in which one’s domestic affections are centred.” To some home is with their family, with pets, and with friends. While the office and business could be home for others. Where is your home?

Sunshine

Part of Living in the Sky Poetry Collections

O Sun, Great seer of the sky.
Greater light of the day.
Lesser light of the night.
Lord of the stars.

“Good Night”

Part of Living in the Sky Poetry Collections

Thanks heavenly Father for this good day.
You are wonderful, faithful and dependable.
The same yesterday, today and forever.
Your Word is reality and life.