Little Timi (The Story In My Head) (Short Story) - 12/7/2018 8:14:37 AM
I commend you on two fronts. First, for pointing out that little-known part of sexual abuse that feminists do not pay much attention to. Since women are supposed to be endowed with a "mothering" sense of obligation to children, they are usually not thought of as sexual predators. Second, writing in the local dialect as well as English so that the reader can understand the story. Very well done.
On a side note, I am told that in the Vietnamese culture, and perhaps, many others, there is public discussion and handling of young boys' penises as a natural part of everyday life. A greeting, if you will. I am not sure if Vietnamese men feel that they have been abused as a child as a result. I can see that a certain amount of "good-natured" teasing may actually be bullying and the child may turn in to a man who feels that he is inadequate as a result. The same way that some women who may be sexually abused, are later referred to in derogatory terms as being sexually "loose" or are even worse.
Ron
DAGGER IN MY HEART (SOUNDS OF SILENCE) (Short Story) - 9/6/2018 7:42:11 AM
Experienced by so many, and told by so few. The real shame is that people are still getting away with it in our society because of the taboos associated.
Ron
WEYTIN WE GAIN (Article) - 10/23/2018 12:02:17 PM
Youth are always restless. In your case it appears the lure of money is a great influence and fostered by song. But we grow old and our needs change. There is no disgrace earning money positively through hard-working ingenuity. There is a disgrace is cheating people even if it is easy to do. The Internet has allowed many ways of making a living, some of them very legitimate.
I understand that business in Lagos is booming. Nigeria needs to work with her strength and not her weakness.
Ron
What If I Said I Love You? (Poetry) - 4/7/2019 5:51:32 PM
Sometimes we need to hear the words, no matter what, I have enjoyed your poem.
What If I Said I Love You? (Poetry) - 3/15/2019 9:34:23 AM
I think you are trying hard to "let it out." But I would not talk about having, "ten tails of love." She might freak! And I believe we she would love to hear tales instead.
Ron
TELL IT TO THE MOUNTAINS (Poetry) - 1/31/2019 12:27:34 PM
The irony is not that lay people have succeeded, they always have, but that they have succeeded so well. Populating the world with their upward mobile masses. Consuming goods and services rendered by corporations driven by money and power. We are rapidly consuming our own nest. Unless we return to simpler ways, our own success will consume us.
Ron
The Story In My Head (II) (Poetry) - 11/22/2018 12:13:28 PM
I know a rape when I read one. This shouldn't have to happen to anyone.
Ron
The Story In My Head (II) (Poetry) - 11/22/2018 7:30:16 AM
Not sure I understood this, but it was an interesting read.
Remember Us This Way (Poetry) - 11/16/2018 10:15:57 AM
A heartfelt poem about the tragedy that has been ongoing for a very long time. The tragedy is the ghettoization of the Palestinian people by Israel, always mindful of protecting its religion and assets by force, if necessary.
The world mourns the Holocaust. But when the Jews incarcerate people in prison walls without access to their normal, over a thousand year, living pattern and then, kill with impunity whenever they feel they are threatened. It is fundamentally becoming clear that the world has not learned a lesson from the first Holocaust and the very people who were subjugated are now perpetuating the practice.
Ron
Why Should I? (Poetry) - 11/14/2018 10:59:43 AM
Some parents would favor one child over another, but in reality, all children are unique. Each holds their own character. Please be yourself and don't ever change. Be bold. Stand up for your own rights.
Always be in the company of friends and relative who see your good points. Don't ever let anyone put you down for whatever reasons.
Sandie
Why Should I? (Poetry) - 11/12/2018 9:53:44 AM
I concur with La Belle. It is good to get our feelings out, whether the poetry, song writing or other means.
Ron
Why Should I? (Poetry) - 11/12/2018 5:23:10 AM
Your poem deeply touched my heart. As the mother of two sons I always encouraged them to show their emotions and confide in me when they needed to. Unfortunately, most of the world tells them to keep silent and hold it all inside. A insightful look at a boy's heart. Thank you for sharing.
DO YOU? (Poetry) - 11/3/2018 11:33:54 AM
Give your boy freedom to make his own mistakes early, and he will become a man sooner. Control him and try to keep him out of trouble, and he will be slow to learn how to become a man.
I'm sure that many of father has gone through what you are going through. Some sons have a hard time growing up.
Ron
DO YOU? (Poetry) - 11/2/2018 5:44:45 PM
God bless you Emmiasky Ojex!
Your poem is so true.
Amen!
DO YOU? (Poetry) - 11/2/2018 1:49:30 PM
Excellent writing, Emmiasky Ojex. A poem which generated much confusion at first until I real the last few lines. Passionate write!
DO YOU? (Poetry) - 11/2/2018 11:07:25 AM
"Only that the would sees us as weak and your strong when we show it" - Did you mean
"Only that the world sees us as...."?
Sandie
Sweet Architect (Poetry) - 10/17/2018 11:36:40 AM
Don't worry, the architect never fails to watch over his creation. A beautiful and honest look at a heart.
Imagine (Poetry) - 10/4/2018 7:00:19 PM
The reference to Lennon's song is inevitable, but we all need our own version and to paint a path to our own imagination.
Generous lines...
Imagine (Poetry) - 10/4/2018 11:35:13 AM
John Lennon said it more succinctly with his award-winning ballad, but you have said it well here with this poem of the same theme. So much could be accomplished very quickly if we only threw off the burgeoning yoke of tradition that drags us down and keeps us from moving forward.
Ron
Imagine (Poetry) - 10/4/2018 6:52:57 AM
It would be an ideal world, but humans are too selfish and greedy to know its existence.
Sandie
THE STORY IN MY HEAD (Poetry) - 9/17/2018 8:52:13 AM
You bring to light and often practiced, but hidden reality in much of the world. So much damage done by adult father figures in young people's lives. Perhaps in this century, that behavior will be fully revealed and banished forever.
Ron
THE STORY IN MY HEAD (Poetry) - 9/17/2018 8:42:30 AM
There are so many rape victims who have the same mindset as yours, but you have done the right thing in writing this out so it is not trapped in your mind only. Some may not be so brave.
I hope this is not real and you're just writing a story.
Sandie
BECOMING EIGHTEEN (Poetry) - 8/24/2018 8:52:53 AM
By the nature of this poem, I would say you well on the way to being an adult in society. I cringe at the idea of 18 suddenly being the age of responsibility. What a foolish notion! I recall taking responsibility for my actions and stopping the childish at around 10. I left home at 18, but could have done it earlier, not a matter of age, but of financially capable of leaving the safety of my parents' earnings.
However, since your skin is dark, unfortunately, people will somehow believe that you are more irresponsible and unthinking than the rest of society and be more willing to lock you up or even kill you for just looking the wrong way… So stupid!
Ron
BECOMING EIGHTEEN (Poetry) - 8/24/2018 8:44:04 AM
Welcome to the real world. The best advice I can give, is never stop reading, never stop writing and never stop learning. Best wishes on your journey.
