SLIPPING OFF I see Him healing my wounds, wounds that words cannot say Scars fading Filling my void, voids that I have long lived with I never believed in a God for a while Though, I dare not question or … Continue reading Three Poems from Damilola Omotoyinbo | PAROUSIA Magazine
A Plea to Dear Lord I ask Not for silver and gold Nor for the luxuries that make one err I ask not for joy That makes for grief at sunset But that I may be your mind The best … Continue reading Two Poems from Olatubosun David | PAROUSIA Magazine
Olubola Alamu interviewed Chenjerai Mhondera in this extraordinary interview. Cecil Jones Myondela known among his legions of fans, readers, and fellow writers as Chenjerai Mhondera is a POET, script writer, short story writer, novelist, author, performing poet (artist), song composer, … Continue reading Exclusive Interview with Chenjerai Mhondera | PAROUSIA Magazine
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AL! She screamed at the top of her lungs. How could you do this? You know what I was saving that money for.
I’m sorry. I can’t watch you suffer when you have the means to end your suffering. Live one day at a time, trusting in God.
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ABYSS OF A TROUBLED HEART They call her a female. For she seems weak and little in their sight. But she is queenly enamel, that decorates everything that has light. Stuck in ocean with rigid males, she swarms with all … Continue reading Two poems from Confidence Amaka Chukwuedu| PAROUSIA Magazine
I welcome you to the Christmas Cascade Issue which is the ninth Issue of PAROUSIA Magazine. Praise be to God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us and made this year a success. For this year, … Continue reading PAROUSIA Magazine Christmas Cascade Issue #9
A VIRGIN AND HER CHILD This had to be the most excruciating pain ever! She closed her eyes and gripped her fiance’s hand as the pain, starting from the small of her back, took over her entire body. … Continue reading A VIRGIN AND HER CHILD by Nina Onuorah | Christmas Cascade Issue 9 | PAROUSIA Magazine
A CHRISTMAS OF SPREAD FRAGRANCE “Odun n lo so pin o Baba mimo “, the song punctuated my sleep that chilly morning. I dragged the blanket reluctantly off my squeezed face, yawned and searched for the light switch on … Continue reading A CHRISTMAS OF SPREAD FRAGRANCE by Adesina Ajala | Christmas Cascade Issue 9 | PAROUSIA Magazine
A happy – jolly Christmas It’s Christmas time. The time we celebrate Messiah’s birth, With gladness of heart, Filled with all – round y. It’s Christmas time. The time we enjoy the pudding, Made with flour,suet and dried fruits, … Continue reading A happy – jolly Christmas by Oluwasemilore Olubiire | Christmas Cascade Issue 9 | PAROUSIA Magazine
The Hymn Of The Bethlehem Star May the hymn of the Bethlehem Star That guided the wise men from afar Inspire the melody of our song While we sing of Jesus all day long. Let Mary’s soft … Continue reading The Hymn Of The Bethlehem Star by Luisa Kay Reyes| Christmas Cascade Issue 9 |PAROUSIA Magazine
I am scared to write new words I am scared to write new, delicate words Which pounce the young ones of this generation. Imagine if I were to use my words indignantly at them. Words that are sharpened against … Continue reading The lover of my Soul by Tralone Lindiwe Khoza | Christmas Cascade Issue 9 | PAROUSIA Magazine
Christmas Mission Bells by Victoria Crawford History buffs, my husband and me thought: a learning experience it would be to take the kids on Christmas … Continue reading Christmas Mission Bells & Advent by Victoria Crawford & George Ross | Christmas Cascade Issue 9 | PAROUSIA Magazine
A KING IS BORN When the universe wears the garment of darkness, Men become tipsy – drunk with the lust of the world. The world becomes an ambit of evil, of chaos and of fleeting shadows that hover … Continue reading A KING IS BORN by Olaniyi Ololade Moses | Christmas Cascade Issue 9 | PAROUSIA Magazine
YORUBA DRUMS Welcome to Africa Mr White Welcome to Ilaro my friend so glad you honoured my invitation this is the Redeemed Church I know we play your drum kit and blow your saxophone with coloured lightings on the … Continue reading YORUBA DRUMS by Oghenero Ezaza | Christmas Cascade Issue 9 | PAROUSIA Magazine
His Name Heals A man thinks of how to run. He thinks of how to live He thinks of how to rest. [In the house of things that eat us up] —When life turns purple, He wants his body … Continue reading His Name Heals by Abioye Samuel Akorede | Christmas Cascade Issue 9 | PAROUSIA Magazine
Pain Relief Only the eye-witness The very soul bereft of the paradise bliss The mouth that chewed the apple of death Can of truth, tell the true tale of loss But surely I can tell of my own experience … Continue reading Pain Relief by Olatubosun David | Christmas Cascade Isue 9 | PAROUSIA Magazine
In God’s Country I walk barefoot in God’s country Lost in thought Only the screech of seabirds Break in Waking me out of my grief Shaking me out of my half-dead state I sit down in the sand And … Continue reading In God’s Country by Arlene Antoinette | Christmas Cascade Issue 9 |PAROUSIA Magazine
We are delighted to announce that PAROUSIA Magazine has been ranked among the Top 50 African Literature Blogs. This is a good news for us and we are excited about it. We are ranked 31st on the list … Continue reading PAROUSIA Magazine Ranked Among Top 50 African Literature Blogs
PAROUSIA Magazine is calling for submissions for it 9th Issue to be published by December 2018 during the Christmas Celebration. The theme of this forthcoming Issue is The Christmas Cascade Issue. Isaiah 7:14 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give … Continue reading Call For Submission: CHRISTMAS CASCADE ISSUE #9 | PAROUSIA Magazine
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