July 14, 2011

The Sands of Lagos

When i am sad, i go to the beach...Alone.
I sit, walk, stare and I am soon reminded of who my Father is.  It always works and by the time i am ready to say goodbye to the palm trees, my smile is back in its place.

For most people, if they take a girlfriend/boyfriend home to meet their parents, it is the real deal. If i take you to the beach, know i am as crazy about you as i will ever be. (Please note my parents do not live in, on or anywhere near water- I no be mammywater biko!)

Me and water, we have a  love-hate thing going on. My street is still flooded from last Sunday's downpour. Still. Water e no get enemy...

This will be what i will miss the most about my city.


"There are things I can never change.
Like you.
I always left the assumptions at the just.
But the justs have brought justice now."


Song of  the day: Jazzman Olofin - Eko Ile

6 comments:

  1. Luckily, the world is full of beaches to calm you when you feel nostalgic.

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  2. There are no beaches in the world like 'my' beaches... Eko Ile

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  3. Interesting.. Everyone deserves a hallowed place where they can unwind irrespective of what the issues are.. First time here, I think.. Nice little poem too at the end...

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  4. Welcome TheRustGeek. I visit your blog often! Thank you for stopping by. Don't be a stranger.
    The poem at the end isn't mine- I stole it from Seye, please click on the link in this post to read all of it.

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  5. ...will have to look out for the (content) lady at the beach next time.

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  6. @Rethots...fortunately (or is it unfortunately), i am not sad everyday so it is very unlikely you will catch me on the beach!!! :))

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