Author Archives: nabimanyaviola

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The need to know is greater than the desire to be fooled. #Uganda

Always Seasonal

Posted on May 4, 2014 by nabimanyaviola

Always Seasonal   The year was 012 BC The Sun, so bright and the Cloud, dark and gloomy existed, each in its own niche. Both were well-situated till they got to know each other. Sun had never seen something so … Continue reading →

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IN SCHEOL

Posted on March 31, 2014 by nabimanyaviola

These Chinese walls around me are keeping me stagnant yet I need to move. Nothing materializes; everything withers in the bud. The people and things I care about, I am losing them. Being lost feels better than knowing where I … Continue reading →

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Frenmity

Posted on March 19, 2014 by nabimanyaviola

Almost always, being a friend in need is a sure way to enmity. It is a panic attack waiting to happen. Humanity! It is more of a weakness than a great strength. Trust is very easily broken. When people give … Continue reading →

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Hold My Hand

Posted on March 17, 2014 by nabimanyaviola

Like an empty vessel, I am being blown by the wind. I am flying blinder than usual Almost everything is fogged. I need to get my bearings before I crush.   I am at the edge, still holding on tight. … Continue reading →

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From A Once Prodigal Daughter

Posted on March 15, 2014 by nabimanyaviola

I wanted so much to be a ‘free bird’ To go places and explore the world. I wanted so much to feel independent and mature. You did not stop me.   I rolled the dice I had to. I had … Continue reading →

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Everyone For Themselves

Posted on March 4, 2014 by nabimanyaviola

Everyone For Themselves Our earth is just like a child Who has grown up without parents Having no one to guide her; A deviant.   Truth is some have attempted to help her Most have simply tried to use her. … Continue reading →

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Just Away, Not Gone

Posted on March 3, 2014 by nabimanyaviola

Just Away, Not Gone I was never good enough to you. I chose to leave, to let you free Thinking it a better option As I felt that you went through a lot For my own sake.   Now I … Continue reading →

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That Thing Called ‘Marital Rape’

Posted on February 26, 2014 by nabimanyaviola

That Thing Called ‘Marital Rape’ ‘It’ does not exist according to about 70% of my male colleagues.They believe that there is nothing like rape in marriage; that it is one’s obligation to fulfill their partner’s sexual needs whenever.  Naturally, humans … Continue reading →

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The Sins Of The Father

Posted on February 25, 2014 by nabimanyaviola

The Sins Of the Father Ismael was my childhood friend; The boy who ‘had it all’. He was the kind with ‘balls made of steel.’ He was the shield for the small children as He would get at the bullies … Continue reading →

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What Is Love?

Posted on February 13, 2014 by nabimanyaviola

What is Love? Is it the hypocritical alms-giving done with duty written large on every extended finger? Is it the possessiveness of a man of his wife? Is it the kissing and sexing between partners? Is it that time when … Continue reading →

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