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Monthly Archives: March 2013

#FridayFictioneers: Stallion

28 Thursday Mar 2013

Posted by readinpleasure in Fiction, Friday Fictioneers

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Horse, power, stallion

It’s that time again, and the fun is on all over the blogosphere. Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for generating the fun which this Friday is supported by the ‘manly’ prompt provided by wonderful Douglas M. MacIlroy

My 100 words are below: Do feel free to critique and comment. I wrote this post last week for the FF but the power-rationing in my country and related poor internet connectivity prevented me from posting it on schedule. I just had to post it at all costs today though. 🙂 My story for this week’s prompt will come up on Saturday.  I’m sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Stallion

Copyright -Douglas M. MacIlroyStallion woke up with a start, heart thumping wildly. It was pitch dark and perhaps that made him see the faint glow through the tiny split in door.

He felt a sense of dread at the sound of familiar ear-splitting cries accompanied by  thuds.  He  had to act fast before the village was wiped out. Stealthily, Stallion felt his way out of the watch-post towards  ‘Power’. Whispering to calm him down, he  mounted the horse and rode away from the danger.

Daylight found them exhausted as they trotted to a halt in front of an astonished chieftain.

‘Bandits!’ Gasped Stallion as he slid down in a swoon.

To see what the rest of the Fictioneers are up to, do click on the little linky below. Thanks!



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Weekly Haiku Heights Prompt: Fortitude

25 Monday Mar 2013

Posted by readinpleasure in Challenges, Haiku

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Faith, Fortitude, Pilgrim's Progress

This weeks prompt at Haiku Heights is Fortitude. My offerings:

(1) Fortitude

She bares all her teeth
In a dizzying dazzling smile
Woes hidden in heart
 

(2) Fortitude

She bears all her woes
With a straight face and great strides
Life surely goes on 
 

(3) Fortitude

In a loud voice, he
Sings onward Christian soldier
Slow Pilgrim’s progress
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25/3/13
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Weekly Haiku Heights Prompt: Cacophony

17 Sunday Mar 2013

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Easter, Resurrection

This weeks prompt at Haiku Heights is Cacophony. My offering:

Cacophony

Wild clanging cymbals

Make joyful noise to the Lord

News!  Resurrection!

Copyright © Celestine Nudanu
16/3/13
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#FridayFictioneers: When The Heart Decides

15 Friday Mar 2013

Posted by readinpleasure in Fiction, Friday Fictioneers

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Relationships

Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields and the kind Lora Mitchell for making it possible for the Friday Fictioneers to once again have a go at 100 words flash fiction courtesy of the prompt below: Do feel free to critique and comment on my offering for this week. Thank you.

When the Heart decides

Copyright - Lora MitchellAs he droned on, I blanked out, not wanting to hear his bitterness anymore. This will never stop, I realised with a  sickening feeling, gazing  out of the window.

The scene below held me mesmerized; the town was washed in glittering lights and every home was bathed in hallowed glow. The gaiety of the festival season was reflected in the hearts of the home owners, I was sure of that. Unlike my heart, for the gall in his soul had seeped into mine.

Turning back, I switched off the TV set, my mind firmly made up.

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Poet At Play: Ancient Dance

13 Wednesday Mar 2013

Posted by readinpleasure in Poetry

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love, Mysticism, Nature

Ancient Dance

Under the baobab
We kiss and dance
To the rhythms of
Ancient love drums
Beating to alert us
To the full moon,
Winking in harmony
With our frenzied steps
 
Our bodies taut with energy,
Glistening
With the sweat of our longing
Simmering
With the heat of our desire
Yearning
For the cool languorous
Breeze of the leaves
To set the pace
As we collide
In a mystic, wondrous ritual
 
 
 
Copyright © Celestine Nudanu
13/3/13

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I appreciate your patience with me as I catch up on your blogs. Thanks a million! Shalom

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Weekly Haiku Heights Prompt: Origami

11 Monday Mar 2013

Posted by readinpleasure in Challenges, Haiku

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Origami, Passion

The week’s prompt from Haiku Heights is Origami. My offerings:

(1) Origami

In your loving arms
I am soft scented  paper
Fold me to inhale
 

(2) Origami

Fold me to exhale
As my breath kisses paper
I draw scented shapes
 
 
 
 
 
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11/3/13

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I appreciate your patience with me as I catch up on your blogs. Thanks a million! Shalom :-)

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Review: Tuesday’s Child by Mary Ashun

10 Sunday Mar 2013

Posted by readinpleasure in African Women Writers, Non-Fiction

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Achimota School, Ghanaian culture and heritage

Title: Tuesday’s Child
Author: Mary Ashun
Binding: Paperback
Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoir
Publisher: Kente Publishing
Pages: 211
Publication Date: April 2013

Reason for reading: Having known the author throughout my life, I was given an advance copy by the publishers for a frank review. I was not disappointed. And I know you will not be.


Tuesday’s Child
a memoir by Mary Ashun grips you right from the onset and sends you on a remarkable journey to her homeland Ghana where you are given a welcoming dose of all that is authentic, funny, mystical, poignant and spiritual about the Ghanaian culture.

English: Administration block of Achimota School

English: Administration block of Achimota School (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

From her spectacular entrance into this world, where her larger than life grandmother featured as if she was the star, to her glorious days of being Nana’s girl, to the often  hilarious recounts of her days in Achimota School; interspersed with vivid but brutal historical account of the tumultuous sixties through to the eighties that has your stomach in knots; to her rather lack-luster departure from Ghana to the UK; Mary Ashun tells it all with a frankness that has you awed. She bares it all in her quest to rediscover her roots and to find meaning to her otherwise ordered but incomplete life. In her rediscovery lies her acceptance of the proverb that  ‘no matter how hard it rains on the leopard, it cannot wash away her spots.‘

Ashun writes well in narrative that is simple but laced richly with Ghanaian proverbs and sprinkled with doses of native Akan dialect, (translated). Her style of writing holds you spellbound, with each chapter of the book detailing a proverb as the title, reflecting aptly on the contents of that chapter. Her commentary on the eccentricities and way of life of her people is done with lots of humour and affection and this is what endears her as a writer to the reader.

Her deep knowledge and love of her people including family, stands out clearly as the cohesive force in a culture that thrives on the communal. Perhaps, it is this force more than anything that sets the tone of her writing.

The memoir is very well researched, with accurate exposition of historical events. I had the privilege of attending one of the schools with her, Achimota Preparatory School and I can only marvel at her excellent memory and attention to the minutest detail.

I recommend Tuesday’s Child as a must-read for all who want to know about Ghana, the people and history; and all who love to read memoirs. An excerpt can be read here: http://kentepublishing.blogspot.com/.

But meanwhile watch out for the release of this book in April 2013.

About the Author: Mary Ashun is a Ghanaian professor of Chemistry who lives and teaches in Canada. Mistress of the Game is her first novel. She also has Serwaa Akoto’s Diary, and The Adventures of Kobby Badu-Smith, a science fiction for children.

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Poet At Play: Superwoman

08 Friday Mar 2013

Posted by readinpleasure in Poetry

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International Women's Day, Superwoman

In commemoration of the International Women’s Day I’ve put together a few words, nothing to write home about as I have a lot on my mind. Thanks, Susan.

Superwoman

Woman, thy name is suffering universal

Fettered

Leashed

Bound

Chained

By tradition, prejudice, hatred, perverted passion and the whims and caprices of man-made rules

Liberate me to reach the stars

For there I belong

Among the firmament

Talent brimming

Superwoman

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Weekly Haiku Heights Prompt : Breeze

04 Monday Mar 2013

Posted by readinpleasure in Challenges, Haiku

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Breeze

Hi folks, I’m back from the trip. By the grace of God, the customary one week  celebration of my father’s death came off finely without a hitch. It’s just that I’m exhausted and under normal circumstances should be at home resting but I am at work today, and ‘stealing’ a little time to blog.  🙂 I wish to take this opportunity to thank you wonderful friends out there for the love and good will messages sent my way. 🙂 I appreciate them; warm hugs to you all 🙂

The week’s prompt from Haiku Heights is Breeze. I have two offering as follows:

(1) Breeze

She breezed through my heart
A whirlwind in flight from love
Hold her captive, please.
 

(2) Breeze

Soft lavender breath
Kisses her to sweet slumber
Dreamy breezy night
 
 
 
 
 
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4/3/13

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