TAKE CHARGE

I sat and wondered if it was worth it...
My heart felt heavy with sadness and bitterness. Things were getting out of hand and i needed to take a stand. 
Being at home now felt like a burden. 
Away from  home happiness and laughter governed my soul. Where i once felt peace had now become a war zone, replaced by fits of anger and complains. It had become the order of the day. 
Lost in these thoughts, reality gradually hit me; This is my life, no one has got the right to make me miserable unless i authorize them. I was beginning to realize that i own my happiness, that it is my world and i call the shots. It was then, just then in my room, in my bed that it dawned on me i had surrendered my power, the power to live, the power to be happy. 
It was time to take it back, to live my biggest life, to achieve my goals, to be me, to be at peace, to be free and to dream.

                               Written by Onyinye Mbata 

MY COUNTRY, MY PRIDE

     Many years ago, i was born into a wonderful family, in a beautiful country where milk and honey flows. My childhood days were magical, i remember dad used to sit us down in the evenings to tell us about the war, how he got the scar on his arm from the enemy's bullet, how they fought gallantly to save what was left of their land, their pride. Those stories made me realize how blessed my country Nigeria is, with men and women willing to sacrifice their lives for what they believe in. 
       

Growing up in Nigeria was spectacular, an experience i wouldn't trade for anything, we were taught respect to God and to man. To say our prayers first thing in the morning, to say good morning to our elder ones as soon as we got out of bed, to say thank you after eating, to say please when asking for anything. Morals and values were the watch word. Today i have grown into a responsible lady with great morals and values because i grew up in a country where you couldn't escape being responsible and respectful.
    Nigeria is a country blessed with so many resources, both human and other wise. Hardworking men and women who toil day and night to make ends meet, great intellectual youths working tirelessly to create a better future and relentless professionals making a mark all over the world. True we have hit rock bottom but we have had very wonderful moments as a country. Irrespective of the fact that we have had bad leaders, corruption, religious and tribal difficulties, inflation and price hike, we keep growing , amidst so much difficulty we continue to fight for a better tomorrow, a brighter future.
    We are NIGERIANS , we are survivors, with LOVE, PEACE and UNITY we will make it. HAPPY 56 YEARS NIGERIA.


                            Written by Onyinye Mbata