Bleeding Ink... Lost Life. Lost Friends. Lost Love.

BLEEDING INK…

Lost Life. Lost Friends. Lost Love.

When emotions cut so deep, every word you write is

BLEEDING INK...

Lost life. Lost friends. Lost love.

An anthology of original poems, love letters, dirges, songs, creative writings, true life stories and social commentaries.

Bonus materials:

Authentic quotes written to motivate and inspire a challenge in you.

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E. M. BLESS’ON III

2017

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Foreword by Kwadwo ‘DJ Black’ Ampofo

Broadcast Journalist (MA, BA, Dip.)

Copyright © 2017 E. M. Bless’On III. All rights reserved.

Published by Writing Reflex Press.

The right of E. M. BLESS’ON III to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

This anthology was created by the author from original poems, love letters, dirges, songs, social commentaries and creative writings. It is sold subject to the condition that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, downloaded, resold, lent, edited, hired out either in part or whole or otherwise circulated in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition including this condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser, without the written permission of the author.

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DISCLAIMER

Links or web addresses contained in this book may change or become invalid due to the dynamic nature of information and technology.

This book is based on true life stories, heard, seen and or lived, though not only by the author. It has been written over a 20 year period, published ‘as is’ [with minor edits] and may not be a true representation of the current views of the author. All effort has been made to credit (co)writers, authors and inspirations for the stories. Names, characters, events, location and chronology may have been changed or omitted to protect identities. Any apparent resemblance to fictitious or real people living, dead or unborn is either a creative outcome, a coincidence, unintentional or simply an imagination of your super brain, for which the author or publisher disclaims any responsibility for them.

The information, opinions and suggestions within this book are for creative purposes only. They are not intended to constitute legal or other professional advice, and should not be relied upon or treated as a substitute for specific advice relevant to particular circumstances. No mention of any organisation, company or individual, in this book to which the author, publisher or book is linked, shall imply any approval, endorsement or warranty as to the standing and capability of any such organisations, companies or individuals, or guarantee its accuracy, timeliness or fitness for a particular purpose.

The author and publisher shall accept no responsibility for any errors, omissions or misleading statements in this book and or on other associated sites, or for any loss which may arise from reliance on materials contained herein. 

I am just a life student. Now, please enjoy the book!

Table of Contents

DEDICATION

APPRECIATION

FOREWORD

PREFACE

ENDORSEMENTS

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1 - PALE HORSE

CONVERSATION WITH THE PALE HORSE

WHY DO THE GOOD DIE YOUNG?

SOUND SLEEP

LETTER TO SKELO (03/2004)

LETTER TO SKELO (03/2005)

LETTER TO SKELO (03/2006)

LETTER TO SKELO (03/2007)

LETTER TO SKELO (03/2008)

LETTER TO SKELO (03/2009)

SPOKEN WORD TO GOD (03/2010)

SPOKEN WORD TO GOD (03/2011)

SPOKEN WORD TO GOD (03/2012)

SPOKEN WORD TO GOD (03/2013)

PARENTÉ

WHAT'S YOUR NAME?

LANCASTER

PARIS

CHAPTER 2 - BLACK ROSE

THE BEST I EVER NEVER HAD (YET)!

KISS

LIFE WITHOUT YOU

FALLEN STAR

TATTOOS

WHEN ANGELS STOP FLAPPING THEIR WINGS

LOVE BITES

THE SENTENCE

HURRICANE LOVE

CHAPTER 3 - FRIends

FRIENDS INDEED

BEST FRIEND AWARD 2012

A BRIGHT STAR

AU NOM DE LA MIENNE

LOST IN SILENCE

01/01/2016

HAD I KNOWN...

PURPLE HEART

I MISSED YOU

FLOWER FROM THE EAST

KEEP LOVE’S FLAMES BLAZING

BUDDY

CHAPTER 4 – BEARS ONLY CRY IN THE RAIN

HERE IS TO THE WOMEN WHO HURT!

PETITE GLOIRE

SHEROES

IM MIGRANT

ROSES

BORN AGAIN

THY SLAVE

CHAPTER 5 – DREAMS

POEMS, POEMS, POEMS

HUNGRY FAIRY TALE

THEY TRIED TO KILL ME

KISSED BY ANGEL

SILKY WAY FANTASY

NOSTALGIE

DESCRIBE ME (1)

MY MOTHER’S HAPPINESS (2)

TOMMY THE ANGRY BEAR (3)

IF I WERE A PIECE OF FURNITURE (4)

SIX WAYS TO BE ALIVE (5)

CRIMINAL DAMAGE (6)

IN CASE OF FIRE (7)

I SMILED (8)

SWELL (9)

BONUS POEM (10)

THE MOTHERLAND

ROOTS

CHAPTER 6 – FamILY

MY MOTHER: EGG

I'D BE HOME SOON PAPA

LETTER TO MY UNBORN CHILD

LETTER TO MY FAMILY

ANGEL’S GAZE

LETTER TO MY SECOND LOVE

BEST FRIEND AWARD 2013

MARVELLOUS

LETTER TO MY TEENAGE

CHAPTER 7 - H. O. P. E.

OPEN LETTER TO GOD (1)

HE’S FAITHFUL

DIVINE BEAUTY (1)

DIVINE BEAUTY (2)

DIVINE BEAUTY (3)

MY DEAR FEBRUARY

HERE'S TO ANOTHER SERVICE YEAR!

HAPPY

MY LIFE

GRATITUDE LIST 0914

POETRY

LET OUR VIEWS EXIST

OPEN LETTER TO GOD (4)

CHAPTER 8 – SOCIAL COMMENTARY

WELCOME TO SOCIAL MEDIA

A LOOK IN AN OUTLOOK ON LOOKS

THE LAST RESPECT

BLEEDING INK

AFTERWORD - EVERLASTING INK…

DEDICATION

My eternal gratitude is and always has been to God Jehovah, without whom I wouldn’t be here yesterday, today nor tomorrow! Thank you!

This book is dedicated to my everlasting comrade, Bennett Owusu Nyame aka Skelo (23/03/2003).

However, during the course of writing this book, I lost another dear friend, a spiritual guardian, Peter Tsitinakus (30/09/2016).

This one for you two! I miss you bro! ^-^ May Jehovah God keep you in his memory until I see you again...

‘‘ ³  With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4  And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, AND DEATH WILL BE NO MORE, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.

– Revelation 21:3, 4 (NWT)

APPRECIATION

I fervently hope this book is to the glory of Jehovah God for His undeserved kindness, keeping me alive and His wondrous gift of speech/writing so I am able to share my and others’ stories.

There are so many people to thank, since without them I would have no inspiration nor story to write. I cannot name all but you do know yourselves. However, there remain a few I can’t help but mention for their length of service and loyalty. They put the comas, periods and accents in my stories, as well as their support in crossing the T’s and dotting the I’s in my life.

First, to the most loyal, inspiring and beautiful woman in the world, my number one fan Mama Vic Nora for always believing in me, as well as giving me many reasons to pursue spiritual goals before my dreams; and to my famILY, Dr. Bless Akotia for my education and inspiration from his love of books and travelling which inspired me to explore the world; Jeph, Biga, Jordan, Sowah, Zoe, George, Patri, Stephen aka Lil’ Speedy, Ebere, Javan, Amara, Elegance, Alfred, DJ Black, Nortse, Kwesi Saguar, the Morgan’s and the Kelleher’s for your loyal love and filling up the void. I can’t forget other friends and frienemies, lovers and heartbreakers, fans and disparagers, the known and unknown around the world whose stories and experiences flows through my ink in a positive and/or negative way.

Last but not the least, the Owusu Nyame family, especially Maa Vida for her strength, never-forgotten kind words and demeanour after the accident.

I APPRECIATE YOU ALL. THANK YOU FOR THE EXPERIENCES!

FOREWORD

Bless’On and I first met through our work in showbiz. Years later, upon his return from the U.K., we attended the same university, where we also met Nortse (who became our mutual friend and business partner). Residing in the same hall, our years on the campus of the university of Ghana, Legon was full of life and boisterous. Here, we really cemented our friendship and embarked on building our businesses and brands. Nortse and I hold our friend, Bless’On very dear to our hearts. Not only has he always inspired me to keep pushing and to go all out in whatever I do, he has also been there to support my dreams. Ever loyal, he even returned from the USA to help manage my portfolio. His attitude toward work is exemplary. His dedication and attention to detail surpasses everything. 

When Bless’On or Spain Boy asked me to write the foreword to this amazing collection of poems, I was humbled and surprised because I know how important this book is to him. Losing a bosom friend knowing there won't be another conversation can only be eulogised the way he has done in this book. His ability to weave words to express different dimensions of his emotions will keep you turning the pages. I can barely remember the aftermath of the accident. However, in my opinion, it seemed to have opened up a new door to his way of expression. 'Espanya' (as I affectionately call him) was well known for his personality and bravado, which didn’t go without some negativity. And being in the public eye due to his work, I wondered how he would bounce back after the accident. The months and years that followed, he appeared to have overcome it.

We hardly spoke of the accident, but not much seems to have changed except his slow withdrawal from the public eye. I didn't make much of that as expected of maturity, though I realized his priorities changed over that period.

14 years on, reading his poems (some for the first time while others were previously published) I can only but now imagine the silent pain now put into words: he was bleeding ink...

However, I have also come to appreciate even more his fighting spirit and learn a lot