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I lie in bed in search of rest. But where was the sleep I so desired, after roaming the streets of Asaba in search of a job to no avail? I was simply fagged out and angry too, because at this point in time, a symphony from Okpanam frogs and the distinct cry of Interbau crickets had taken over the night. These ludicrous voices kept me awake as I wander off in thought. As time passed, the sounds faded into the cool breeze – up there, when suddenly, in that moment of stillness, she emerged like a phantom, dancing and teasing with every sway of ...
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I thought about her every day, but she never showed up. All I had was this old photo of us that's partly squeezed. Each time I go through this phase, I think of so many things at once. I suddenly become forgetful of everything else and can’t seem to finish a simple sentence. Is this what it means to have a broken heart? Back then, we enjoyed being soaked up in the rains under this old, rusty Glo stand. It could barely keep out the rains, but we kept each other company there, and weathered through together. There were occasional squabbles and...
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