toluwanispecial in #hive-132410 • yesterdayWhisper of the Nation- Chapter Thirteen: The Flames of BetrayalThe air was thick with tension as Aminu and Zara moved through the narrow alleyways of Kano. Every step felt like a gamble, every glance over the shoulder a reminder that they…toluwanispecial in #hive-132410 • 3 days agoWhisper of the Nation- Chapter Eleven: The Price of ResistanceThe sun hung low over Kano, casting a reddish hue across the horizon as Aminu and Zara left the warehouse. The air was thick with dust, and the usual chatter of the city had…toluwanispecial in #hive-161465 • 4 days agoAwaiting RedemptionA shadow fell upon the earth, A spectre none could name, A creeping blight that stole our breath, And left our world aflame. Illness, death, the daily fare, None escape its…toluwanispecial in #hive-132410 • 5 days agoWhisper of the Nation- Chapter Ten: The Silence After the StormThe night had fallen thick and fast over Kano, cloaking the city in a darkness as heavy as the day’s events. The echoes of the protest still hung in the air, like smoke from a…toluwanispecial in #hive-132410 • 6 days agoThe Sins of BeautyThe village of Agbaye was a place of serene simplicity, but Bola’s beauty stirred an undercurrent of restlessness. She was the kind of beauty that set men’s hearts ablaze…toluwanispecial in #hive-132410 • 7 days agoWhisper of the Nation- Chapter Nine: Echoes in the DustThe midday sun sat high in the sky, a relentless ball of fire scorching the parched earth of Kano. The city, once a thriving hub of trade and culture, now seemed suffocated by…toluwanispecial in #hive-161465 • 8 days agoOf Men and Women alikeWe dream of lands where justice reigns, Where men and women break their chains. In the eyes of the Creator, both the same, No higher call, no greater name. The breath we…toluwanispecial in #hive-132410 • 9 days agoWhispers of the Nation - Chapter Eight: The Gathering StormAbuja was waking up slowly, the early morning light stretching over the city like a cautious hand. The grandeur of Aso Rock stood against the backdrop of rising tensions, a…toluwanispecial in #hive-132410 • 13 days agoWhispers of the Nation- Chapter Six: “Beneath the SurfaceThe village of Abari lay nestled between hills, often unnoticed by the fast-moving world beyond. It was a place where life had once thrived in simplicity. But now, beneath its…toluwanispecial in #hive-161465 • 14 days agoTo find you once again Yesterday, you were here with me, We wandered through the world carefree, A perfect day, a fleeting dream, Before I blinked, you slipped unseen. I closed my eyes, and when…toluwanispecial in #hive-132410 • 15 days agoWhispers of a Nation- Chapter Five: Voices in the dust You can catch up the previous chapters from my blog post. Suleiman woke to the sounds of the village stirring. Roosters crowed, pots clattered in nearby homes, and the faint…toluwanispecial in #hive-161465 • 16 days agoBeyond the Veil of SorrowIt never fades, no matter the time, Years drift by, like voices of rhyme, Yet it feels like only yesterday, When you were taken far away. I tried to let the memories go, But…toluwanispecial in #hive-132410 • 17 days agoWhispers of a Nation: Chapter 4: “The Silent TidesThe midday sun hung high over Ibadan as it cast long shadows that danced along the dusty streets. Far from the relentless pace of Lagos, Ibadan had its own quiet rhythm. A city…toluwanispecial in #hive-196233 • 20 days agoThe Hidden Motives Behind Help and Self-RelianceI've learned over time that it's not always good to rely completely on other people for help. Some individuals enjoy being in control, telling you what to do, even when they're…toluwanispecial in #hive-126152 • 22 days agoFrom Day One to Year One: Celebrating My Hive JourneyYesterday marked my first anniversary on the Hive blockchain, and let me tell you, it’s been one heck of a ride! I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t grateful for all the amazing…toluwanispecial in #hive-161465 • 25 days agoWhere I belongMother me in your gentle wings, Take me to a quiet place, Where only you can hear my heart, And fill me with your soothing grace. Your love has chased my fears away, The…toluwanispecial in #hive-161465 • 29 days agoThe Steadfast FlowerA flower stands firm, like a railing strong, Trying to guide, where it belongs, It won’t yield to the budding around, In its image, it’s tightly bound. It dreams of rain…toluwanispecial in #hive-167922 • last monthLiving without shame does have its advantages Living without shame is to exist in a state where one does not experience the discomfort or pain typically associated with feeling dishonoured, disgraced, or wrong in the eyes of…toluwanispecial in #hive-126152 • last monthReflection on an Unexpected Sunday Lesson; An avenue for development Yesterday being Sunday, it’s common for a devoted Christian to head to church. Even for those not so devoted attending a service once a week shouldn’t be too much of a burden…toluwanispecial in #hive-126152 • last monthReflection on Dreams and Reality; Life unexpected journey A couple of years ago, I had an unexpected encounter with an old friend at the bus stop. I was on my way to a nearby town to submit my CV for a potential job opportunity when I…
