We hardly have a family reunion but,this time,everyone seems to be very excited.
(Laughter and screams of excitement)
The women were busy in the kitchen while the men were outside sitting under a tree.
Children were running round the compound playing hide and seek.
one could see and feel the sudden change of atmosphere.
(Noises of irons and local guns coming from a distance)
Everyone suddenly paused for a moment trying to figure out the direction it was coming from.
Woman: (running and shouting towards our compound)
it is happening again oh!!!..they are here…my husband!!(she keeps crying and screaming in fear)
Everyone knew what was happening already.
My father and uncles quickly reached out for arms but,i guess it was too late.they were all over the place.
The only thing i kept saying was “God!!!Please,wake me up…..”
Everyone was gone except me.
I watched them..every moment my family screamed for help.
I watched how they were all slaughtered helplessly.
I watched how little children were butchered without pity…
I watched how some cried for their loved ones but couldn’t help.
I watched how these people laughed while at it.
I wondered how this animalistic nature came out from man.
My community became so empty but,filled with darkness.
Walking and seeing human parts everywhere,i became so bitter but helpless.
No one could hear….
No one could come….
No one bothered or came to our rescue.
I believe things will change soon.
I believe our voices will be heard someday.
Regardless,we will not be silent…
We will continue to speak and seek for justice.
We will continue to pray…
Stop the killings!!!
Opane_ 