EVEN WITH THE LIGHT, I CAN'T SEE

I know I had a lot to do; I fear I may fail but I still failed. I just wish this will stop happening to me. 

"What will I write? How do I start? Who do I write to?", These were the questions I asked myself while lying on my bed in my dark room.

The Power supply company has in the day time  disconnected our light because of non payment of electricity bills for 5 months. We are in utter darkness and there is no hope of getting connected soon.

I had sleepless night thinking and doubting but I became desperate and determined. Few minutes past 4:00am, I dozed off

Early that morning, I woke up to rain drizzling and a quite cold weather.

 "Perfect weather for married couples", I muttered as I walk down the street to get my writing materials. I have actually made up my mind to write anything.

Musa's shop is the closest and probably opens earlier than others in my estate. I bought my 2 forty leaves note books and a black pen. I wished I could get more but I am short of cash.

I walked back home still thinking on what to write or where to get inspiration. Well, I remembered my teacher told me to always see beyond the surface of anything.

One week later, I have written nothing in those books. Each time I picked up my pen to write, my head becomes empty.

"How do I become a writer if I can not even write a short note?", I asked myself

Moments into my wonderland, an idea came. 

"Wow!, Chizoba, you are a genius", I exclaimed

I ran into the house, picked my phone and called  my friend Elozonam. 

"A nice step in a nice direction", he encouraged me.

I have known Elozonam since we were in secondary school and before he left University, he became a best selling author, won numerous awards and was the best graduating student in the while school.

Elozonam became a pain in the ass for me. He will always check on me everyday to make sure I have written an article for him to review.

It is really annoying to have him checking on me but I deserved it. Most times, I fein anger  but I am happy he is always there for me.

Today, I am amongst the number ten sought after authors in the world.

Let me tell you what Elozonam usually tell me

He always say, "I can't give you the fish you need but I will buy you a hook and show you the river to go fish"

In this note, let me ask you this question,

Who is/are your friends?

What role do they play in your life?

How have they helped you grow?

When you are with them, what do they usually discuss?

If you don't have a friend like Echezonam, you are in the wrong van. Ask the driver to drop you or you jump down.

Glossary: 

Echezonam: Igbo name meaning "do not forget me''

Dim Chizoba

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