The police, skeptical of my parents’ claims, visited my school, unannounced and out of uniform to avoid drawing attention. They reviewed the records and found that I had participated in all my classroom activities and even the inter-house sports competition. After that incident, my parents decided it would be best for me to stay with my grandmother to shield …

When my parents told me to be patient and take each moment as it unfolded, I thought they didn’t like me. I felt they wanted to keep me under their shadow to exercise control over me. Little did I know they were preparing me for the challenges ahead. I hated hearing my name called from every corner of the house …

By Naa Doodua Doodu When all hope seemed lost, and I was going down, You stretched Your hand and rescued me, turning it around. You gave me a reason for Your persistent “no”, Showing me it was the best answer, though I didn’t know. You had something good in store, and delivered it in time, Helping me see that Your …

By Don Pax Akoto stared at her reflection, carefully applying a coat of bright red lipstick. The color was vibrant against her pale skin, drawing attention away from the dark circles under her eyes. She practiced her smile, watching as the corners of her mouth lifted, creating the illusion of joy. As she stepped out of her apartment, the weight …

By: Don Pax In the silence of prayers unanswered, I ask myself; how long will this darkness stay? Every morning is a new day Of questions resounding in empty air. What is it that you want from me? I have given you my all. Each breath I take, each day I live, Still feels so far away from what ought …

By: Naa Doodua Doodu At times, when hope seems but a shadow, I lose reason, Looking back on trials endured, I falter, ready to give in. I plead with God, “Take this cup away,” yet whisper still, “Not my will, Lord, but may Your will be fulfilled.” Through suffering and pain, joy feels a distant shore, The light at the …

By: Don Pax Can a leopard change its spots? Let alone the rainbow alter its colors. Each color is a vital part of the lively bow, fusing like a dream together to create something truly wonderful. So, we too must embrace our unique qualities, for it is in our diversity that we find strength. Blood may be thicker than water, …

By: Belaar Jacqueline Have you ever stopped to think about what would happen if tomorrow never comes? We all get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, preparing for the holidays, buying new clothes and gifts, and making plans for the future. But do we ever stop to think about what would happen if our tomorrow never arrives? …

By: Naa Doodua Doodu O Death, why do you reach for my beloved, Taking my baby, leaving me bereft? You’ve shattered my heart, and my plans undone, Leaving emptiness, where love once dwelled. Your icy grasp snatched away our dreams, Our bond, now broken, in sorrow’s streams. How cruel you are, O Death, to steal, The future we planned, the …

When I finally sought the truth, the heartbreaking reality surfaced. Their dreams, once aligned, had become their undoing. One, feeling overwhelmed by expectations, sought solace elsewhere, while the other, consumed by the pressure of their failing business, felt abandoned. Their love, once radiant, had been eroded by betrayal and miscommunication. Their separation hit me hard. I had placed so much …