Photo by Russell Gayer “Adun, you can’t be serious!” Mrs. Orou exclaimed. “Maman, all it needs is a good washing and cleaning and it’ll look as good as new,” her son replied. “Father Desjardins can’t ride in that.” Adun grimaced. “He’s a priest, not God Almighty.” “Don’t you give me any sass, Adun Orou. Father …
One Afternoon Break
The first time he saw her, it was on Monday. She was walking down the street. In her hand was a red school satchel. She looked at him as she walked past. He was sitting on the rail outside of the building where he worked. It was during his afternoon break which he usually took …
Two Ships
Ife saw him waiting for the elevator. She tried not to make it obvious that she was watching him as she pushed the cart down the hallway. She knew he was in no. 406, the Royal suite. He was very handsome and a sharp dresser. He must be rich, she thought. This was a 5-star …
Another Bad Day
Dear Diary, I had another BAD day today. Mom and I got into another one of our huge arguments. She's always finding fault with me. I just can't seem to do anything right. I'm sick and tired of this. Sometimes, I wish I could run away but where would I go? I can't stay at …
Anchored
She stood on the pier watching the boats come and go. She was once like an unmoored boat, drifting out into the currents of life because she had no anchor to hold her like the boats fastened to the dock. It began when her parents were killed in a car accident and she had to live with …
Three Miles for Water
Imagine walking three miles each day to collect water and the only water available is in filthy ponds or lakes. This water is contaminated with waterborne illnesses but these women have no choice. They don't have indoor plumbing. They don't have the privilege of filling pots with water from the kitchen sink and using that …
Notes to Women 