Klynic

The bleached oak cupboards which hung right above the kitchen sink seemed so out of reach. It normally was an easy stretch for her hands to find the shiny knob, but today, Teniola practically stood on her toes to reach the knob and was surprised to find the cupboard empty. Regretfully bringing back her feet flat on the cold tiled floors, she picked up her teacup and her eyes fell on the container that housed the dried mint leaves nestled to a corner of the porcelain kitchen table.  Carefully placing the cup on the table, she ran her hands over her natural kinky hair, whilst trying to use her free hand to stop her robe from sharing her nakedness with the empty kitchen and the cold morning. Teniola poured some hot water into the cup, found a tiny spoon in the plate rack, picked up the container and arranged them neatly in a tray that innocently lay on the kitchen table. She picked up the tray turned to exit the kitchen and froze.   Her eyes were fixed on the open doorway into the kitchen

Today it felt like I had mastered the trick. I believed that it was possible to care and not lose myself, it worked -- seemed to work for the shortest while, until he found the words I didn't want to hear. It was another sunset, like the many we've shared together. Another cool evening with the black soot in the air and the blaring horns of hurrying white-collar workers; tired of the days slaving at the office, permeating the air from the distance. We never cared about them, at least I didn't, and I doubt he ever did. I always looked forward to his calls every evening, and today wasn't any different. The phone barely rang when I hit the green button and closed my eyes to let his voice light up my entire being. It wasn't deep, nor did he have the baritone kind, his is soft and somewhat pitchy, yet he finds a way to sound so delicious that I taste him with my eyes firmly closed, and my lower lip in between my teeth.  "I'm at the gate..." his favourite wo

The village was ruled without mercy by a queen whose heart suffered too many aches that left her sore for life. She loved, she ruled , she killed , she saved and all the while felt nothing as the years and broken hearts took its toll on her. The New moon was her last fight, she lay curled on the floor wielding a family heirloom- the defender , a sword that had served kings before her. A sword by which she fell men and nations in their thousands. She was a warrior , she was a lover, war favored her but love didn't. This was the musings of her heart as  Sir. Kipp  stood over her almost breathless body while she sang: Hold my life and tear it apart I can only feel as I die Take my heart and make it stay warm As it burns and I die away Show me love and hate me the same I can only feel as I die ...in love and war Feel free to share your thoughts on this I'm still your favourite writer @klynic

Hey Ess,                       I sat and cleaned up my apartment today, seated beneath a pile of my old college books was a picture of the two of us; I just stood, carrying my 1980's fro and a  bland look on my face with the exception of the plastic smile I had mastered over the years, and you, you... my dear, brought life to the picture with your hands that were spread so far out as your hair danced in the wind, while we stood within a frame of the prestigious University of Portharcourt logo, you always wore the prettiest smile I had ever seen in the twenty-five years I had been alive. It was our convocation, and I must say that we had a great four years in school. You are that one friend I feel no pressure around and even though we had our issues back then it was nothing our friendship couldn't weather.              Today, the story has changed, but the love hasn't. The friendship is stronger yet it's painfully complicated. I wouldn't ask how we let this happe

Every day we live our lives and consume quotes from "celebrities" or motivational sites that tell us things like: It's my life so I live it like I please  It's okay to be a little selfish  If it's good by you, then keep at it ...the list could go on forever. Now while all these are not bad by themselves, you have to understand that fundamentally, no man is an island. Think about it, these words didn't fall from heaven and land on the page where you found them, someone, as a result of peculiar experiences they had, wrote them and maybe they had some cool sharing power or a social media account with followers that can lay a siege on your country, so a few retweets or shares brought it your way. We could argue that no one is perfect and I would win because even as you read this, you are aware of the very little imperfections that are only known to you and God. Your life is connected to a million others around you, this connection might not be tangib

Have you ever annoyed a child before? I bet you would try to play modest right now and go all "I-love -kids-why-would-I-annoy-them" , on me right now. Let's bag your modesty for now and look at the picture I am trying to paint. A kids rage lasts as long as she or he is in the moment, and last I checked this moment of theirs is heavily short lived. Spank the kid now, then throw some candy their way and you are their bestest friend in whom they have found no guile. They are easy loving, and free spirited. Which is why you can promise a kid a toy, disappoint her every single day and she wakes every morning with the hope that you will bring it back home today...simply because you said it. You could say they are gullible and you my dear will have to be the  SENSIBLE ONE  right? Your years of experience as well as the degrees you have bagged in the school of life qualifies you to stand , beat your dry chest😉and say  LIFE DOESN'T WORK THAT WAY . You have grown

You know blood they say is thicker than water. Most of us will easily agree, but the point is simple. FAMILY IS VERY RELATIVE . People come into your life and most times make you wonder why they didn't come from your Mama's womb. There are obviously few exceptions where your closest pal is your sibling, your dad or maybe your mum...like I said, few exceptions.  Never let the notion of a blood tie stop you from enjoying the beauty of friendship. Now I am not in anyway trying to belittle or relegate blood to the background, but I speak the TRUTH. LET'S IDENTIFY A FEW EXAMPLES 1. You work out in a gym every morning and evening , obviously you'll have gym buddies who are also passionate about achieving their fitness goals just as you are. Before you know it , the relationship transcends just the gym and you'll start hanging out and attending functions together...watch what's happening...a tie as well as a niche is being carved. 6months down the line th

I have known you forever... I have known you for a lifetime We have been through the worst of them all As well as have conquered TROY together You are more than a brother More than a sister . . . So forgive me when I stand shocked to know that you have assumed an unforgiving stance, simply because I; for some reason which you deem inconsequential, somehow forgot to call you, send a message across, or be present that very day you added "1" to your age. How do you really measure friendship? I never knew our "FRIEND"-"SHIP" was still testing waters Now all those years of trust-building are gone !!! Was our foundation really that shaky? Or did we build with inferior materials TAKE A MINUTE... THINK ABOUT IT ... We have been friends since the beginning of time ... I missed your birthday and I careLESS... Had I called, would it infer that I careMORE? If you call me a friend, then I pray thee... let me bear my name devoid of

It is funny how you look at YOU . Every morning you wake up and stare in front of the mirror, a sense of dissatisfaction envelops you...😞why? Your nose is too big and ugly You are almost going bald Your front teeth is missing  You are too fat You are, in your eyes ugly You have just one functional leg Your skin is scarred terribly You are short You farm pimples on your face You are too hairy (not that it is a sin to be ) Let's put your physical appearance aside... maybe  You are a shy person (in your head) You seem not to have much friends  People don't seem to like you a lot You stutter You are an orphan You get scared easily  You are impatient Trust me, this list could go on forever. The funniest part is that one person could be a victim of all. Yea, i know... suicide seems like paradise at this point. Really? Is it that bad? Keep the answer to yourself. Why do you easily look for and acknowledge every negative thing in your life? Take note, I

People need to feel loved. People need to reminded how much human they also are. Now, you might be a  "care-less" or "indifferent"  person when it comes to being concerned about how people treat you, but that does not mean you should treat those in your sphere of contact that way. Your nanny wouldn't mind if you come home and ask her how her day was. Your spouse would feel loved when you ask how his/her day at the office was.  That young man who does your laundry wouldn't mind a cup of coffee when he comes to pick up the laundry. IT IS THE LITTLE THINGS YOU DO. Care can be shown at different levels.  Remember to be genuinely interested in people. It could just make the person more efficient or go as far as giving the person a reason to live. LOVE ALWAYS WINS...

Consider the following sentences: Everyone wants something new.  Everyone likes receiving favors. Preacher declares "You will have a blessed week in the name of Jesus," everyone choruses "AMEN." PAUSE ... take a moment to read these three sentences again and see how your subconsciousness selfishly interprets it. Let me give you a hand.  You are thinking: I want something new I like receiving favors Whoa!!! I am gonna be blessed this week  ACTS 20:35-  " It is more blessed to give than to receive ." Now go back to the 3 sentences above and read them with the mind of a GIVER . Be the one to give people new things. Be the one to grant others favors After that service in church, start thinking of who to bless during the week Trust me, God knows how to take care of his own. You cannot be the GIVER and lack any good thing. #mindsetofagiver

Words matter a lot, especially our usage of them. Most people can endure certain negative behaviors from people close to them, but the moment words are used to offend, it becomes UNFORGIVABLE.  How hard is it to say " THANK YOU. " What would it cost you to say " PLEASE." How many minutes would it take you to say " I AM SORRY. " These very simple words, when used timely can save a marriage  save a relationship get you a job score you an interview Learn to use words and use them right. YOUR WORDS DEFINE YOU ...

LOVE is love only when it is TRUE . Everybody goes off saying " love is blind " … IS IT? Love in its default setting is UNCONDITIONAL . My Advice to YOU: When you love, do so with all of you.  There is no need to be selfish about love if it is genuine and for the right reasons. When you care for someone, really do.  Be seriously concerned about others.  People must not love you in return, actually, they do not have to. LOVE IS TRULY ALL THAT MATTERS Never let your actions be deficient of love.  DO NOT EVER PRETEND TO LOVE OR CARE FOR SOMEONE because that love wouldn't stand the test of time. You would end up very frustrated. True love; the love of Christ in the heart of a man, ALWAYS WINS . When you make this love available to those around you, you give them a reason to be alive. You also wouldn't ever have to feel betrayed because you are a love-child of a Love-God, therefore you have all the love you require from your fathe