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Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 9:48am On Sep 18, 2008 |
There is a special bounce in my steps as i head towards her house.Like a maiden in a fairy tale i see her standing at her balcony waving at me and my face lights up as i race to be by her side. Her smile warms my heart and loosens my tongue. I pour out words shaped by pain stored in the recesses of my mind and unlock a floodgate of tears. She holds my shattered heart in her hands and moulds it with soothing words. Time will heal all wounds she says, even one wrought by death. I am crazy about you i say, but I LOVE YOU she says. I am tongue tied, is this love? The warm feeling in my heart, the joy at our meeting and the sadness when we must part? I am hurting so my heart is full of sorrow, i say to myself " i dont know" and so i am silent. My silence says more then words could ever say. Its a new year and i get a letter from her, "i miss you so much, it says, i long to be with you". Yet i am wrapped in my world of grief and dont reply, i know her words to be true but my heart still dwells on the one that died. The years have passed and that spark is now a memory. I hears from friends that she is married now and i smile to myself. I remember our moments together and understand more clearly now, i understand why her words were such jewels and her kisses such bliss. Like an angel she was there in my darkest hour. yes she was there for me, but never meant for me. I understand now that through her i drew strength, not from what she was but what i wanted her to be. Through my sorrow a gift was stirred, through my pain, a new way to conquer my fears was learned. The ability to express my feelings in words, the desire to embalm my thoughts on paper. So even if my "first love" wasnt really love i thank the heavens for sending her for i know now more then ever that it was at that epoch in time that i started to write |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by kay9(m): 4:40pm On Sep 18, 2008 |
@ aslan333: You write nice. Your best plus, I think, is the ease with which you moved from that meeting years ago to the present time. Your ability to convey your thoughts and feelings so smoothly and sincerely makes good reading, too. It's all "sissy-sissy" stuff, of course (no offence meant ) but its been quite a while since I read a nicely written sissy-sissy story. You've got skill, friend; hope to see more posts from you. |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 12:41pm On Sep 22, 2008 |
shadows it was so dark i could almost touch it and the only sound was my slow rythmic breathing. I laid on my back because it was too painful to move. all alone i was, battling with my demons. i heard a close friend died of the sickness i now embodied and for the first time it dawned on me how real death is; lurking in the dark just counting my heartbeats. so i spoke to God like most dying men do. i spoke to my creator as i reflected on the life i had lived. for the first time i really prayed. the desperate cry of a dying man. as i prayed the demons brought thoughts to my mind of lost loved ones. i heard movements in the dark, deaths servants reminding me he"s close.his servant "pain" as efficient as ever, his slave "fear" drawing me closer to him. still i prayed, pleaded and cried " lord i want to live". yet there was no reply just the sound of my painful rhytmic breathing in the dark. as i lay on the bed i hear a whisper in my head, a gentle questioning voice, "why should i let you live? i could hear him say. "what happiness would that bring me? you fill your days with sin and your nights with filth under a cloak of darkness. yet i have always seen you, i have heard your filthy thoughts screaming in my ears and have seen your filthy ways that many times brought me to tears. why then should i let you live? so you can continue in your revelry and cause me more grief? why shouldnt i let death stop your hearbeat.how do i reply such words? i know the voice speaks the truth so i lay in the dark with another sound added to the painful breathing, " the agonising sobs of a dying man" for the second time i hear a voice as gentle as the first," i take no pleasure in the death of sinners,rather that they repent and live. you deserve judgement but i offer mercy. i beseech you my child choose true life. now i understand that life is a mist, that mortal mans days are few. i see that my sins broght me pleasure but never joy and pleasure isnt worth an eternity in darkness. i choose true life, i choose you. i dont hear the whispers anymore but he has left his servants with me. "hope" keeps me strong and the word guides my heart, chasing away all the demons. and even though i still feel the pain, as his servant"faith" grows stronger within, i know even the pain will go. "LIVE EVERY DAY WITH A DEEPER COUNCIOUSNESS OF ETERNITY" 1 Like |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by Sisikill: 5:16pm On Sep 22, 2008 |
I really like the first one coz it is sad. . . I guess that is what makes it so real! There is no such thing as galloping into the sunset and living happily ever after with the one you "love". The second one - Now that is LOVE at its very best. All in all. . . the both made for a good read. @Kay9 Boss, you don't like sissy-sissy stuff? But why? I mean yeah, pfffffftt. . . Sissy stuff is . . . errrr . . and I. . . I'm just asking for asking sake you know, it's not like I write sissy stuff or anything. . . will . . . will you excuse me for a moment? Hurries to go erase all the sissy sissy stuff I've ever written. |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 5:29pm On Sep 24, 2008 |
thanks kay9 and sisikill for ur comments |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by akbest: 9:59am On Oct 06, 2008 |
faraway land i know that the lord has a plan cos somewhere in a faraway land love waits for me so when the future starts to look dim and it looks like love wont come to me i close my eyes and dream of someone in a faraway land who is waiting just to give me her hand and love her more then any man can my heart most precious gift of mine i'll give to her for all time the day i truly find, my love and on the day that she says yes i will know that i am truly blessed luckier then the rest cos someone in a faraway land has said that i should be her man and love her more than, any man can |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by akbest: 10:07am On Oct 06, 2008 |
p.s the poem was written by aslan333 i just posted it for him |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 1:14pm On Oct 15, 2008 |
hotel rwanda mans' words the horrors in this life i see oh lord, why did you create me? in anger i will clothe my thoughts with words and scream to the heavens till i am heard what is your answer to a childs pain? why are you silent when religion slanders your name? what is mans purpose?cant you just make it plain? in frustration i cry, on my knees again will you blast me now as you did Job? or will you explain like you did on the emmaus road cos my faith draws thin, my love waxes cold as the one men speak off sits on a distant throne His reply the caterpillar sees the butterfly and shakes its fist at me infront of a mirror it scowls and rants on how cruel life can be i could thunder from the heavens but would it truly understand? must i explain an infinite mind to finite man? men form ideologies of me from the idols in their hearts you should truly seek me and set yourself apart for i am not an unconcerned observer as some may think neither have i given you a cup i did not drink seek me with all your heart and with time you will understand just as out of the oysters clam comes the pearl and through a mothers labour comes a baby boy or girl from this world will come forth the best of worlds so have a little faith thats all i ask judge me when the story ends and all is past |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 10:05am On Oct 28, 2008 |
blessing of my soul i always sing then i dance when i think about our romance when you gave me that special glance when you put me in this endless trance i always jump and i sing for all the joy that you bring precious one, blessing to my soul there's no more pain, no more grief for your love has brought me peace you make me feel like the greatest king you make me the happiest human being i no more groan, muchless moan for i am no longer alone she is here, the blessing of my soul hear my friends, boys and girls cupids bow has finally shot home and left my heart all aglow it has melted away all the snow i thank God, bless his name for this i do give him praise for my precious one, the blessing of my soul |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by rexfx2: 11:52am On Oct 31, 2008 |
The last time i posted on this site was in June this year, all i do is read posts and leave. cant help bu drop a line after reading your post. You are good brother, keep it tight and ho always and above all don't ever quoit learning. |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 2:38pm On Nov 07, 2008 |
Time and time again Time and time again I feel it, the pain It almost drives me insane My tears pour down like rain I look up at the stars Wondering where you are Time and time again I feel it, the pain When am all alone they come Memories that burn That makes me to mourn And cry all alone Inside of me feels cold I walk a lonely road When am all alone they come Memories that burn I look for words to say I cry out, I pray For one special day You’ll call out my name And take away my pain Kindling once again that flame I have no words left to say So I sob here, I pray p.s thanks rexfx |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by Lovelace: 2:03pm On Nov 08, 2008 |
Great work! |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 12:07pm On Nov 10, 2008 |
I sit at my porch as a smile dances upon my lips watching the children listen in eagerness at the old womans feet soaking in her stories with vivid imaginations hausas, igbos, yorubas, a little nation no child turns to the other asking "whats your tribe' to tribalism and its like they are blind just pure love i see, the way it should be and their genuine tears when they part, touches me but my mind is tainted by the prejudice of tribe i should call myself NIGERIAN but instead i flock with my own kind so with wrinkles i learn lessons from the young ones still fresh from heaven with few years under the sun thanks lovelace |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 4:14pm On Dec 17, 2008 |
lost love i fell in love as any man would and my love grew as no mans could over the years i have fought back tears at the reminder that i have lost my love i was in a trance for so long hypnotised, i sang her praises and songs but she loved another and told me as much now am still waiting for times healing touch a victim of love i have been and the consequences i have seen for i cried out may the best man win and broke down in tears when she chose him a jewel i have lost, my only treasure my love is lost and gone forever |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by benincitys(f): 9:57pm On Dec 20, 2008 |
lost love sweet one keep it coming i am loving it. |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 11:49am On Dec 29, 2008 |
i tear at the flesh in search of a new beginning a way to conquer the fears within the inner doubts and all that makes me cringe to be a better man, of more noble character to know the difference between eternal values and what doesnt matter to become a better son, a more noble father i ask for help, the opening of my eyes to once again hold dear the setting sun and lifes simple pleasures that come with the break of dawn to hold humans dear despite our flaws and stretch out a hand of friendship beyond my crumbling walls to do what is right, to answer the inner call as i write to a faceless audience i silently wonder when a kindred spirit will reply the words captured by my pen with a deeper understanding of lifes meaning and a simple friendship, the path to inner healing i tear at the flesh, in search of a new beginnig the inner battle rages on, i need to start winning |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 1:07pm On Jan 17, 2009 |
goodnight note my younger brothers in love, i can see the signs the way he whistles in the rain and his eyes light up when i call her name her love has kindled such a flame and i understand cos my love for you hasnt waned love conquers all, i watch it unfold before my eyes a tale so fresh, yet as old as time he holds the remote miming alicia keys "no one" when i walk in the room and tells me it seems the skies a richer blue he walks around thinking no one has a clue but we all see the signs, he seems brand new love conquers all, this i know is true and it reminds me of our beginnings, of me and you our joys, our pains, all we've been through so you might not have noticed, but today i just sat and watched you the way you combed your hair, the way you wore your shoes the sparkle in your eyes when our children called you mummy and your blinding smile when i called you honey my brothers in love and here i am writing this note i still mean every vow i made, those sacred oaths my brothers isnt the only one in loves hold |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 10:22am On Jan 22, 2009 |
prayer carry me on the wings of an eagle to the place where i belong take me to the place where i can mingle with people of virtue all day long lift me to the heavens up above for i know you hold me dear bless me oh gentle God of heaven and always draw me near cleanse my heart of all evil, lusts and passions and make me new let me know the world in all its fashions from your point of view help me win a sweet victory for my lord and never let him down help me stay just and upright lest i make you frown |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 12:45pm On Mar 18, 2009 |
I opened my eyes and swore I was in heaven For I saw an angel peering into my eyes If this is how angels are then I wonder at Gods beauty I wanted to sing its praises but had no voice Words refused to come out so I kept quiet, I had no choice I laid upon my bed and stared at the ceiling It was as if my body had no feeling But my thoughts were filled with my angel I longed for her visits, they made me strong When my angel looked into my eyes there was a connection, a bond I have found my voice and am starting to hear It is as I was starting to fear I am not in heaven but here on earth I was in an accident that could have been worse I have been bedridden for weeks attended to by a nurse Where is my angel or was it a dream? For it is an angel I had seen My angel made me strong My angels love made me want to live long Show me my angel for we have a bond My angel is the one I have loved all my life My angel I found out was really my wife Without knowing it I had falling in love again But now I remember all, my angel has a name It’s Joan, her name is Joan |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by oluwdashmi(f): 1:41pm On Mar 20, 2009 |
@aslan333 This is too much, you are doing a great work here and can't remember the last time I read a piece like this. The first one brought tears to my eyes, very emotional. You have not only imparted into me today, you have encouraged my writing skill. Keep it up, the sky is your starting point. |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by yme1(f): 1:53pm On Mar 20, 2009 |
@pòster nice work you have got there,keep it up |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 8:17pm On Mar 26, 2009 |
thanks |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 1:20pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
i watch her while she's sleeping, the twilight when she dreams the sound of her heart beating and the joy that it brings her look, her smile, our meeting, the silent 'i love you' such pleasure isnt fleeting, how can i not stay true and so the journey begins, two souls merge into one as we vow to still stay true, after all is said and done the shouts, her tears, her heartache, the sadness in her eyes my lonely walk, my heartbreak, when two lovers sigh our pride, our tongues, our weakness when we're not at our best our love, our care, our meekness gets us through the mess we laugh, we cry, we conquer, together we stand tall and when we fail or falter, we love inspite of it all friendship is a blessing, love the greatest gift there are so many lessons, it isnt always bliss but in the end we're grateful, that we never missed the chance to say "i love you" and seal it with a kiss |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 10:14am On May 09, 2009 |
i am so grateful for the wind through the trees the sun in the sky and the birds that fly by all the time and thank the lord as i walk by the sea there's so much in this world to see i am so grateful for family and friends who cushion my fall and end up making me feel ten feet tall even when the world stands appalled my pearls are there through it all i am so grateful for this gift called life for Gods lovely touch am so grateful he loves me so much he reached through the clouds to a soul that was lost and glorified this dust |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 11:23am On May 18, 2009 |
I came down from above my heart filled with so much love the one you all call God ruler of worlds,lord of lords i tell you the truth i came down just for you i had nails in my hands lifted up a lovelorn man scorned in the land like one who is damned but all the while i knew i'ld soon be with you so take it step by step i'll be by your side to always help all your pains i once felt i wont let you go to hell for i know you through and through hell wasn't made for you |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by RuuDie(m): 12:48pm On May 23, 2009 |
Classic after classic. . . . dude you're too good to be true! The flow is easy, natural and the message is just hung out there for all to see! |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 11:09am On May 29, 2009 |
thanks ruudie |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by kkkossy(m): 5:30am On Jun 04, 2009 |
I saw myself in the rhythm of time, i doubt if it ws a dream or a sign, i look up and saw myself in a dark stormy beach, d waters was covered with golden fish, i tried 2 inform my curiosity, i'm lost or is dis a state of insanity, lik a desert witout a sand, der ws no single being in the land, i ws so scared, could barely move my legs, 4 a second,i tot i ws dead, but i ws still breathing so deep, my heart ws pumpin lik d engine of a jeep, watchin and waiting 2 find a soul of my race, it ws not long i figured out dat my effort ws a waste. then i felt a touch on my shoulder, i turned 2 c who it ws, it ws my friend telling me 2 wake up. it was a dream |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by Nobody: 7:25pm On Jun 05, 2009 |
@aslan. Nice job! |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by Ejadamen(f): 2:37pm On Jun 15, 2009 |
@ aslan you write very well. I hope nairaland isn't your only audience. |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by aslan333: 12:43pm On Jun 25, 2009 |
come hold me their playing our song in your arms is where i belong these feelings that bind so strong our passion, our love, what a bond slow dancing in the early morn our emotions sizzle, they burn i love you my precious one you are my sun stop crying their singing our song i'll love even when am gone deaths power cant break our bond i'll love from afar, please be strong my sickness has left you turn my last days make you mourn we've loved so we conquered, we won please be strong when am gone @brien and eldajem thanks for your comments |
Re: Beginnigs Of Love And Death by Ejadamen(f): 3:47pm On Jun 25, 2009 |
@ aslan it's Ejadamen. you're welcome. |
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