dailyprompt-2115 – the untold Realities

Which animal would you compare yourself to and why?

The rain elapsed, followed by a slight sunshine. Having been home all day due to the reduction in job demand by the company I currently work for, I was among those laid off till further notice. Cold and jittery, my mind took the greater part of me. It has been raining all through this month, to the surprise of everyone. Where does the hall of mountain sunshine seem to be suddenly becoming a cold water forest? Maybe it’s climate change. Madrid, the center of Europe, has monotonous weather.

What again is this topic about? * Which animal would I compare myself to and why?

I quickly stepped outside the gate to grace the noon sun, which pelted my spirit and soul and had me in the same position with my body fighting over the best position, which was most enjoyable. Putting my face up directly to the rays of sunlight, eyes closed, wishing that I could be made to lie down in my position for a long period of time, though I was only in front of my house building, resting partially on a parked vehicle. Many passersby understood the importance of the sun to me, judging by their looks towards me, of which I paid no attention. Suddenly there was a bird noise, which reminded me of a particular bird back then in my hometown, usually heard early afternoon and evening, a unique one though. However, that is not the type of animal I am or like to be compared with, but I love its gentle and peaceful nature.

Irrespective of your kind,no animal survives alone.

Even as the memories of hunting them for food in the past resonated in my mind, something I frown at currently because I believe that every animal has the right to life. There sit two birds of the same feather, like the usual words (they flock together), but something stood out that had me in awe, even to the point of taking my mind away from these golden rays of sunshine. I looked furiously towards the birds sitting on telephone cables; it appeared that they were young couples or friends of opposite sexes. It was my first time seeing such intimacy between such animals, even in humans. At first they spoke to each other in their language, then kissed passionately. I became confused because I never believed my eyes. Then they mated, after which they caressed each other by picking each other’s feathers, even to the extent of laying their heads on each other. I froze at my position, not realizing how long I had been gazing at these wonderful birds. Maybe the universe was talking to me indirectly about how life, courtship, friendship, and marriage should be, or maybe I am lost in my own thoughts. I quickly ran inside, having enjoyed the sun and the birds’ companionship…

As humans, we are nothing less than a different animal, but whichever you choose to be, or compared with! Let it be with love, openness, and tolerance for one another; For irrespective of your kinds, no animal survives alone.

What was your favorite subject in school?

Literary enlightenment and the hypocrisy of the government

Democracy is government of the people, by the people, and for the people, but I bet it’s not.

In high school, I was not only interested in government but also excelled at the subject. The rest of my grades were A-level, with my lowest being a C.

Coming from a war-torn, impoverished, and marginalised area of Eastern Nigeria, I was eager to learn about the significance of government and its policies in relation to my “country” and, more specifically, my region. studying the laws and history of the nation before independence. The lack of practice of the subject’s teachings made me even more irritated.

Democracy is a falsehood, especially in Nigeria, where they claimed it is the governance of the people, by the people, and for the people.but its not. The will of the people is subverted by corrupt few.

Literature

During my early school years, I also had an interest in literature. I enjoy reading books with compelling plots and using literary devices like metaphors, irony, hyperbole, and sacarsm. It is both lovely and captivating to use this terminology in my daily writing and everyday communication.

I was able to develop my literary mind by reading classics like Chinua Achebe’s works, Shakespeare, and Wole Soyinka. Twelve Nights, Romeo and Juliet, Marchant of Venice. things Fall apart; anthill of savana and arrow of gods, to name a few.

A handful of them helped me comprehend the notion of writing and influencing people through pen and paper.

I became aware of humanity’s dishonesty and untruth when I became interested in government. while literature, as one of my favourite subjects, teaches me how to use pen and paper to impact humanity positively.