Feb8

Friday Fictioneers-2/8

Posted on February 8, 2013 by boomiebol

It’s time for Friday Fictioneers par Rochelle, and this week’s photo is courtesy of Rich Voza. Today marks the 12th year anniversary of my mom’s passing; so I wrote this two pieces of fiction in her kind honor. As always please feel free too participate, have a safe and lovely weekend. THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS STOPPING BY!!!

image courtesy of Rich Voza

STORY 1

“Àjò kò le dà b’ilé” Mother always said…

I left Lagos for the UK at 16, and swore never to return…Mother was all I had and even though it broke her heart, it had to be done. I was going to live in a better world, become a doctor and take care of her…She would be a phone call away….

20 years have passed, and I still have not seen mother…I sent her money, gifts and such…she was a phone call away…

The sun set abruptly on her time as it now sets outside my Lagos bound flight…tears in my lonely heart…

Mother forever out of reach…

STORY 2

Ilé labo àjò…mama always said.

After 20years in the white man’s land, it was time to go back home. Watching the sun set on the Boeing 747, my mind took an account of the past years…the sun had set on my time away from home with nothing but smooth brown sand skin to show for it…people who knew and loved me had gone like the wind blowing over barren lands…

There was no use…it was time to go back home…

Mama always said Ilé labo àjò …it was time for me to return home.

Notes:
Àjò kò le dà b’ilé” – No place like home
Ilé labo àjò – After a journey, we must still return home

Rest in Peace MOM, love you always!!!

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The Bumble Files on February 8, 2013 at 1:08 am said:

Oh, I loved this Boomie. It’s a nice tribute.

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:21 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Amy
  
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meiro on February 8, 2013 at 1:33 am said:

It’s so lovely….what a wonderful tribute Boomie.

Hugs,
mei

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:21 pm said:
  
  Hugs and love Mei, thanks so much
  
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Charles Oyeleke Williams on February 8, 2013 at 4:16 am said:

Boomie!!! Great ones on this note. May God rest your Mum’s soul perfectly and may you always find sweet reasons to carry on for her sake.
The first story is great and i enjoyed the second equally! Well done.
Omo ire la gbeyin wa o! (i hope my Yoruba is good enough?)

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:22 pm said:
  
  Not bad lol. Thanks so much, and amin Jesu
  
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Douglas MacIlroy on February 8, 2013 at 4:39 am said:

Dear Boomie,

This was one of your best ever (two, actually.) To say more would take away from the moment. Well done.

Aloha,

Doug

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:22 pm said:
  
  Thank you so very much
  
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readinpleasure on February 8, 2013 at 4:42 am said:

Wonderful tributes, Boomie. So hearfelt and moving. May the earth contninue to rest gently on your mum

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much sis
  
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Kerry Dwyer on February 8, 2013 at 5:01 am said:

Very touching and beautiful.

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Kerry
  
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ledrakenoir on February 8, 2013 at 5:24 am said:

Wonderful written…

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks
  
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- boomiebol on February 11, 2013 at 9:38 pm said:
  
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kz on February 8, 2013 at 5:44 am said:

Boomie, it’s very beautiful.. no place like home.. i was really touched by your story

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:27 pm said:
  
  Indeed there isn’t. Thanks so much
  
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Scott Mitchell on February 8, 2013 at 5:59 am said:

Beautiful poem Boomie

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:27 pm said:
  
  Many thanks Scott
  
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elappleby on February 8, 2013 at 7:22 am said:

Lovely words – two great stories. Really enjoyed both of them. I liked the use of the foreign language – but don’t know what language it is. Is this your native tongue?
Excellent writing.

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much.
  
  Yes it is, it is Yoruba, one of the 3 major languages in Nigeria. My father spoke mostly English to us as kids but my mom always spoke Yoruba, and taught me how to write it.
  
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Tom Poet on February 8, 2013 at 7:52 am said:

Boomie,
You always write from the heart and it shows. A lovely tribute. Your work, pure gold. I love it!
Tom

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:29 pm said:
  
  You humble me always Tom, thanks so much
  
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Robyn Lee on February 8, 2013 at 8:20 am said:

Oh so special boomie ~ beautifully written pieces, and I know your mom lives on in your heart.
xo Robyn

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:30 pm said:
  
  Hugs and love
  
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erinleary on February 8, 2013 at 9:12 am said:

Both are beautiful. The first resonated most with me. My heart is with you. Mothers leave a powerful void in our lives.

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:35 pm said:
  
  They really do…thanks so much
  
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Resa McConaghy on February 8, 2013 at 9:16 am said:

Both pieces cut straight to the heart! You are very talented, Boomie!

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:35 pm said:
  
  You are an angel. Always delightful to see you here, thanks so much
  
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kindredspirit23 on February 8, 2013 at 9:51 am said:

Very beautiful and made me think about people I haven’t seen in awhile.
Scott

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:34 pm said:
  
  Thank you
  
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J.D. Gallagher on February 8, 2013 at 10:03 am said:

Beautiful, no other word for it.

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:33 pm said:
  
  Thanks J.D.
  
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Sandee on February 8, 2013 at 11:09 am said:

Very nice.

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:32 pm said:
  
  Thanks always aunt Sandee
  
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k~ on February 8, 2013 at 1:38 pm said:

You put into words that moment of realization that there is no time to replace that which has already passed by. Humans, we create time to give us a means for measuring its passing, and then fail to keep track of it on a grander scale.

These were touching, sad, sobering stories Boomie. Thank you.
k~

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- boomiebol on February 9, 2013 at 6:43 am said:
  
  Thank you so much for reading and taking time to comment
  
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Joe Owens on February 8, 2013 at 3:50 pm said:

wow. a powerful turn from both directions. So nice to read this today.

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for reading . Very glad you enjoyed them
  
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Angel Fractured on February 8, 2013 at 3:52 pm said:

I like the second one better, but I love them both. Great tribute.

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Angel
  
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LuAnn on February 8, 2013 at 4:18 pm said:

Your mom would be so proud Boomie…lovely tribute.

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:30 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much
  
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train-whistle on February 8, 2013 at 7:03 pm said:

Boomie, this was lovely, the first is my favorite. thank you for sharing your love and your language with me.

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 9:26 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much for reading
  
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billgncs on February 8, 2013 at 7:15 pm said:

written from the heart, nice Boomie

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 9:26 pm said:
  
  Thank you sir
  
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  - billgncs on February 8, 2013 at 10:12 pm said:
    
    I think when you are there, your words are their strongest.
  - boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:14 pm said:
    
    Thank you so much. I really am struggling to write these days…my brain is overworked and or tired lol.
  - billgncs on February 8, 2013 at 10:14 pm said:
    
    rest and some time away can recharge us.
  - boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:17 pm said:
    
    That will be great, but I am working on a big project for work and its taking a lot of my time and energy…I keep waiting for superman or wonder woman to come and rescue me lol.
    
    Looking forward to a nap on Sunday
  - billgncs on February 8, 2013 at 10:43 pm said:
    
    protect your health and energy. Family is first.
  - boomiebol on February 9, 2013 at 6:43 am said:
    
    Always!!! Thank you so much
anelephantcant on February 8, 2013 at 9:02 pm said:

Beautiful. It says how we all feel about our mothers.

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 9:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much
  
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RoSy on February 8, 2013 at 9:20 pm said:

Oh Twinnie…
…Your mom is with you & always will be.
May she forever rest in peace xoxo

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 9:26 pm said:
  
  AMEN, you are the best twinnie. Thanks so much
  
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muZer on February 8, 2013 at 10:31 pm said:

Awww.. I love both the stories but the first one a little bit more. Such a beautiful tribute. Heartwarming stories and indeed no place like home.

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- boomiebol on February 8, 2013 at 10:33 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much
  
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Perry Block (@PerryBlock) on February 8, 2013 at 11:53 pm said:

Very touching, Boomie. I like the first one the best. It’s the cleanest, most direct, and most powerful.

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- boomiebol on February 11, 2013 at 9:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for saying
  
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David Stewart on February 9, 2013 at 12:26 am said:

That was lovely. I like the lines “she would be a phone call away” and “she was a phone call away”. I know for me I miss my family and even though I could phone them more, I don’t often.

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- boomiebol on February 11, 2013 at 9:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks David
  
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wmqcolby on February 9, 2013 at 4:41 am said:

Way to go, Boomie! A sad story of lost opportunities. It’s great! So real as well.

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- boomiebol on February 11, 2013 at 9:33 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much
  
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Noel Ihebuzor on February 9, 2013 at 7:08 am said:

This is so touching. Intense! It is about Mom, it is about the pain of separations, two separations, The theme of regret is well handled…and home coming….yes, home coming but not meet mum is heart breaking.
Well done Bunmi….we can only see to awon mama wa – ka sun re!

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- boomiebol on February 11, 2013 at 9:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much. Amin
  
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rochellewisoff on February 9, 2013 at 7:16 am said:

Dear Boomie,
These two stories come from a deep place and it shows. I would be hard pressed to choose one I liked better than the other. Heart stabbingly good.
Shalom,
Rochelle

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- boomiebol on February 11, 2013 at 9:31 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much
  
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Shirley McCann on February 9, 2013 at 8:01 am said:

I liked the second one best, but they both showed such sadness. Amazing the variety of stories from this prompt. The last few I’ve read have been very sad.

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- boomiebol on February 11, 2013 at 9:31 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much
  
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nightlake on February 9, 2013 at 8:35 am said:

very moving..Thank you for sharing, Boomie

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- boomiebol on February 11, 2013 at 9:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for reading
  
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rich on February 9, 2013 at 1:16 pm said:

awww. sad and hopeful and meaningful. well done.

this line- “Mother was all I had and even though…” would be better with a comma after “had”

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- boomiebol on February 11, 2013 at 9:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, and off to correct it now
  
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Björn Rudberg (brudberg) on February 10, 2013 at 1:40 pm said:

Very touching, loved ones leaving forever is heart wrenching.

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- boomiebol on February 11, 2013 at 9:10 pm said:
  
  So true, thanks so much
  
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Silent Kim on February 10, 2013 at 8:03 pm said:

Both are exceptional. My favorite is the second.

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- boomiebol on February 11, 2013 at 9:08 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much
  
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Abraham on February 12, 2013 at 8:25 am said:

Story 1 is particularly sad. We should always know we don’t have each other for ever.

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- boomiebol on February 15, 2013 at 1:10 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for stopping by to read
  
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  - Abraham on February 18, 2013 at 5:20 am said:
    
    Is that your picture? And you have kept it hidden all along? I like it! (The other one hid your face)

Boomie Bol

Writings based on my realities, dreams, and wild fantasies.

Friday Fictioneers-2/8

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