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I ONLY HAVE A WEEK

To break off the silence. I have decided to post the first short story I have ever completed. It was my project for my Creative Writing class a year back. Oh, and I passed btw 😏 And having gotten a good grade from Mr Kefa aka Ras Mengesha (LOOK HIM UP!!) was SUCH an honour. Anyway I'm done with my tribute speech 😂😂 And here it is.... It’s so easy to die. That is the only thing I have to say about this. I know it doesn’t answer your question; it doesn’t answer any question for that matter. It just felt like the right thing to say at the moment, this very awkward moment. In fact, I’m only here because my best maid thinks I need this. I’m getting married in a week; she says it’s important to clear out any unwarranted baggage from the past. I don’t really have time for this. But maybe I need to just get it over and done with and I’m here aren’t I? Advise me. Or do what you do and change my life. You look over at your notebook and ask me why I came. Again. I know w...

Midnight Confessions

No calling, No texting. No boning That's the real tough one. We on some  trys-ex  shit Alone time shit How long will we last? We call it the break up drill. It's playing god with emotions Get the waterworks in motion Test how it's gonna be over waters Literally over waters. Out of sight, Out of mind, But the heart's got cheat codes This thing called hope And denial Can't tell the difference really Coz I'm still in this. Way too deep Deeper than those seas you'll be crossing Waiting for something crazy So I can get mad Get frustrated, Get tired, Tired enough to let go. Coz these heart strings They have maximum tolerance They're taking everything Even the shit I'm way above. Good girls deserve better But they don't know any better Learned helplessness And settling for runners up. No energy to fight For what they truly worth Coz everyday is a battle Just to be in the running....