A blog growing through life.
Takuzwa stared at the car pull away and drive off with her mouth gaping open. How childish, Takuzwa thought to herself as she turned the napkin over, reading what was on it; The deal was I'd call you when I figured it out. Painting represents everything I am but I'm not sure if it can... Continue Reading →
Tom hadn't been able to sleep since Takuzwa challenged him. He spent his nights staring at the ceiling, and counting down his interests rather than sheep; Lawyer, doctor, architect, engineer, writer, teacher, economist,... Tom counted down as he stared at his ceiling hoping for a sign to reveal itself in the cracks of his painted... Continue Reading →
it had been three weeks since the gang had seen Samm. Having expected someone to check on him, meant they all got busy and forgot. "Samm loves lasagna and yet he isn't here. When last did anyone see him?" Mulenga asked. Stopping to pack lasagna into a small square plastic container. They had all gotten... Continue Reading →
The school stank of death, you could see it in the despaired eyes of the teachers. The monotony in each class sent students with more dread than they were usually accustomed to. Only one class survived the deathly vibes emitted, philosophy. Madame Mizinga strolled round the class full of energy and her unwavering joy. She... Continue Reading →
Six weeks had trickled painfully by as the four friends, with the addition of Mbunji, had searched every piece of paper, journal, and notebook in the entire school. Yet the author of their letter remained a mystery. "Was it a man or woman, Maybe one of their class mates playing a trick, or one of... Continue Reading →
Samm sat at their eating spot, at the end of one of the long dining hall tables, however finding himself alone. He kept checking over his shoulder, hoping to notice either Mulenga or Kezipe. There was a plate and fork stabbing at a piece of bacon left unattended. Which halted Samm from remaining alone longer... Continue Reading →
"Kezipe, you're going to make me late. See you in P.E after break" Mulenga said. Running out their room, book bag clinging on for dear life as it galloped horrendously up her back. Kezipe dreaded Monday morning, walking inside the painted blue walls of biology class, with its skeletons, body parts and guts of strange... Continue Reading →
Samm paced up and down Mulenga and Kezipe's messed up room trying to connect the dots to Mulenga's story in his head as the two girls began to tidy up before any of the teachers came to check up on her and found such a mess. Samm jumped up and down emphatically like a child... Continue Reading →
"Remember your dance routine is great, I'll join you just trust what we have worked on" Kangwa whispered in Mulenga's ear as the crowd watched in silence. "Oh and try keep your fingers out of your mouth as we dance, you know balance and all" Kangwa joked eliciting an uneasy laugh from Mulenga who had... Continue Reading →
"Samm, I'm not ready. The fair is tomorrow, I feel sick. Is there a way for me to participate without being at the fair?" Mulenga asked Samm, while stroking the books with her hand as she paced chi dams room in Chitambo. "Have you been practicing?" Samm asked Mulenga without stirring from his book "Well,... Continue Reading →