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Give It Time | Stefn Sylvester Anyatonwu

WAIT! GIVE IT TIME I have questions. May I ask? Ever taken time to flip those pages before judging the book? Ever taken time to look deep beyond the surface of illusionary facts before writing someone off? Ever given time enough time to give time a chance? How do strangers gradually turn friends and lovers become strangers? And how can someone you never imagined you could tolerate became the best of friends? Love happened? Permit me to flip the coin.  You never planned for it. It just happened. I hate clichés but permit me to use this:  "Out of the blues" she captured your heart. The bond so strong, so real, so true. She completes your words and syncs with your thoughts. Like a stream, you flow seamlessly with her thoughts-her ideologies.  Your square dreams fit perfectly in the round hole of hers. A little misunderstanding and suddenly things changed. You begin to see another side to this person you so loved, so trusted and so desired. You begin to see faults that never...

Annus Mirabilis (For Stefn), By Nnamdi Elekwachi

My friend wrote consistently poem for each day until he had 365 for the year 2018, a task he undertook. I looked for a way of celebrating this and penned this few lines for him.  Stefn Sylvester Anyatonwu , this is my laurel wreath for your poetic head, do sir, wear it. Congrats! -  Nnamdi Elekwachi   Annus Mirabilis (For  Stefn ) A twelvemonth unfurled Just as the challenge did unfold Year and task before our eyes fall He took up the gauntlet A poor bard, drawn in an epic for Three-sixty-five-one-quarter days Armed with only muse and pen A prisoner of his mind  That torturer that had him racing On the flabby feathers of hope  A flight and sojourn of the willing  That landed him to "I made it!" Brevity it takes to pledge Greater brevity lies in daring But to do is brevity at best Ages and men passing may forget Might they a feat this noble?  A daily goer of life who led it Like eternal lines printed on  Marbled consciences When modernity exhu...

Happy New Year!

Another promising year awaits you as you turn the leaf for another eventful chapter of your life.  With 365 days to relish, sublime opportunities await you in New Year 2019. All you have to do is open your arms, identify them and grab them at right time.  Let there be a perfect balance and harmony between your personal and professional life, reel and real world and virtual and personal space.  To help you thank your loved ones for being an indispensable part of your life, I  have some help for you. Here are some thoughtful new year messages and wishes that you can send on the New Year's eve and express what they mean to you. Remind your loved ones that you are thinking of them as one beautiful year gives way to another. Tell them that you are thankful for them, each day of your life.  Happy New Year 2019: Delightful year awaits! You have been there for me as a rock. I can never thank you enough for all that you have done for me. I love you the most. May you have...