Creative Writing

  • A Priceless Gift

    A Priceless Gift

    In the quiet moments of dawn’s gentle kiss, Lies a truth often missed, yet pure as bliss. For happiness is not a treasure to seek, But a gift bestowed, soft and meek. Like morning dew on petals light, A fleeting touch, yet brilliant and bright. It’s in laughter shared and kind words spoken, In hearts…

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  • The Pilgrim’s Journey

    The Pilgrim’s Journey

    A weary and angry pilgrim on futile journeys, Plods through dark forests and old mountains, Hauling heavy, worthless burdens from the ice age. A wonderful world drowned in imaginary fear and hate ————————————————— Once a beautiful, unblemished heart now a pile of festering rubbish Self-inflicted pains and complaints often a blatant attraction, The loud, prolonged…

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  • Shadows of Light

    Shadows of Light

    In the shadows of day, I find my retreat, From the blazing sun, with its relentless heat. I hide in the whispers of cool, shaded trees, Where leaves sing softly in the gentle breeze. The sun, a bold artist, paints skies in gold, But I seek solace where the day feels cold. In corners where…

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  • Quietude

    Quietude

    In the hush of dawn’s first light, Where shadows dance and dreams take flight, A tranquil whisper fills the air, A moment’s peace, beyond compare. In stillness, hearts find their refrain, A gentle pause from life’s refrain. In quietude, the soul finds grace, A silent haven, a sacred space. In the quiet of the night,…

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  • Fearless Adventure

    Fearless Adventure

    In dreams we wander, far from home, To lands where golden rivers flow. The call of hope, the promise sweet, For fields where life and fortune meet. Yet in our hearts, a silent plea, For roots that bind, for memories free. In search we go, through night and dawn, But find ourselves where we belong.…

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  • Insatiable Hearts

    With insatiable hands, they grab and snatch, A bottomless pit, not a single catch. Shiny things, possessions, land— all slip through their grasping hand. Eyes that never see enough, Hearts with iron, cold and rough. In the end, they stand alone, With empty hearts, and hearts of stone. Greed’s a hunger, endless chase, A darkened path, a quickened pace. From gold to power, an endless quest, A fevered heart that finds no rest. Eyes that gleam with selfish glow, Grasping all, but never slow. A void that grows, consumes the soul, till all that’s left is a gaping hole. A treasure trove, a shallow grave, in greed’s embrace, none can be saved.

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  • Echoes of Eternity

    Echoes of Eternity

    In the quiet corners of existence, Where shadows dance with fleeting light, I find the whispers of eternity, A cosmic sigh in the vast expanse. Life, a fragile vessel on stormy seas, We sail toward distant shores unknown, Yet the waves mock our futile efforts, And the stars remain indifferent witnesses. We chase after meaning…

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  • Nigeria: The Way Forward

    Insecurity in Nigeria is a significant problem, affecting access to essential services and causing fear among citizens. Here are 10 solutions to make Nigeria safer: 1. UNDERSTANDING THE ROOT CAUSES OF INSECURITY Factors: Weak local governance, corruption, economic inequality, organized crime, and terrorism contribute to insecurity. Addressing these issues is crucial for long-term stability. 2. ENHANCING…

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  • Visual tools for supporting interviews in qualitative research: new approaches

    Abstract Purpose This study aims to describe and evaluate various visual and creative tools for supporting the in-depth biographical interview aimed at analyzing educational communities and their stakeholders. Design/methodology/approach Researching educational spaces today requires new ways of understanding, analyzing and studying. The complex characteristics, functions and realities demand research that responds to educational singularities. It…

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  • Unleashing Inner Courage

    Unleashing Inner Courage

    In times of doubt and fear’s embrace,We discover courage, our saving grace.With bravery as our armor, we forge ahead,Facing challenges, no longer filled with dread. Struggles are not meant to break us apart,But to shape us, transforming our heart.Through adversity, we learn and grow,Becoming stronger with each blow. So, let’s embrace the endless struggles we…

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  • Rising from Ashes

    Rising from Ashes

    In life’s journey, we face trials and strife,Struggles that test the very core of our life.But within us lies a strength so profound,With determination, our struggles can be unwound. When darkness envelopes our path ahead,And hope seems lost, filled with dread,It’s in these moments, we must not despair,For within us, a spark of resilience is…

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  • A Mother’s Love

    A poem For my loving mother, MRS ROSELINE IHEKERENMA IROBIKO and every other mom out there. 1 In the realm of unconditional love, none can compare, A mother’s love, so pure and rare. With nurturing care and heartfelt grace, A bond that time cannot erase. 2 A mother’s love, a guiding light, Through darkest hours…

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  • Missing You

    In the vast expanse of time and space,There’s an emptiness I can’t erase.The ache within my heart so deep,For you, my love, I constantly weep. Oh, how I miss your tender touch,The warmth you brought, I miss so much.Your laughter filled the darkest night,Now all I have are memories in sight. The way you smiled,…

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  • Anambra State Governor Soludo Renames Anambra International Passenger and Cargo Airport to Chinua Achebe International Passenger and Cargo Airport. Anambra state Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has renamed the Anambra International Passenger and Cargo Airport to Chinua Achebe International Passenger and Cargo Airport. This was contained in a viral WhatsApp message from Governor Soludo’s New…

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  • Nevertheless, outcomes of social media activities are still disputed among practitioners and managers (Hoffman and Fodor, 2010). The effects of social media campaigns on consumers’ perception of products and brands as well as the impact on purchase decisions have yet to be better understood (Edelman, 2010; Barwise and Meehan, 2010). The potential drawbacks of SM…

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  • The distinguished Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka in 2021 published his first novel in almost a half century, Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth – a scorching satire on contemporary Nigerian society that teems with life, rather like one of the big books by Charles Dickens (Bleak House) or William Thackeray (Vanity…

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