Jihaad Pretlow
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Nothing can prepare you for life’s twist and turns, but somehow we all manage to keep going.
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Mama
Tuesday, March 15 1994, is when it all began. I was getting ready to make my debut into the world. For nine months you embraced me as I invaded your belly for my growth. You sacrificed your twenty-one year old figure, in the prime of your life to be a source of nutrition, protection, and warmth for me. Without you and that nine month process we endured together, being literally attached by a cord I would not have survived. Twenty-seven years later you successfully brought in four more baby boys. I speak for all my brothers when I say this, without you we would not be here. Thank you!
By Jihaad Pretlow4 years ago in Families
Children of the Forest. Runner-Up in Return of the Night Owl Challenge.
I can hear birds chirping loudly as they sing to each other high in the tree branches, the crunching of leaves by the feet of small rodents, and the running of river water somewhere off in the distance. Sun rays cut through the spaces of tree leaves and beam on my face. Small insects tickle the bottom of my feet as they run across the forest floor like small troops in a massive army. I woke up to the fresh smell of the pine deep in a forest confused as to how and why I am here. When I fully became aware I realized I was nowhere near home.
By Jihaad Pretlow4 years ago in Humans
Reflection
Hey, old man! Old man, do you hear me calling you, I see you sitting there. I can see you breathing, I know you hear me. I raised my voice a tad bit, OLD MAN! The man doesn’t like to be bothered much but I always try to speak to him whenever I can. He is a part of my childhood just like I am a part of his adulthood. He always sat in front of the liquor store and held a brown paper bag in his hand. Every day, even on holidays Old man sat in the same position with his glassy eyes staring out into the world of cars driving by and people walking up and down the block.
By Jihaad Pretlow4 years ago in Humans
