Derrick Kofi Agbesi
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Description of "IF ONLY I COULD LIVE TO GROW" By Derrick Kofi Agbesi
The story "If Only I Could Live to Grow" is a vivid and heartfelt account of Edudzi, a young boy growing up in a rural village. Through Edudzi's eyes, we experience the complexities of family life, cultural traditions, and the innocence of childhood. The narrative begins by introducing Edudzi’s parents: his father, a tall and light-skinned man with a commanding presence, and his mother, who is nurturing yet strict. Their differing parenting styles shape Edudzi's experiences; he fears his mothe...
IF ONLY I COULD LIVE TO GROW
Chapter 1 My dad was light-skinned, tall, had thick hair, a bold face and a natural hefty physique. Mum was chocolate, and had a comely nature but was neither tall nor short. Dad was outspoken and would punish you once and heavily for one offence. Mum on the other hand was reserved and would punish you mildly but severally for just a single offence. I dreaded the latter punishment more because I felt it summed up and even went beyond a double of the former. As a result, I feared mum more. I pic...
ECHOES OF CHILDHOOD
Oh, those days! When we were lost to the events of yesterday, Never thinking of tomorrow. Joy arrived with every celebration, “Our Day”, marked by exams’ end. Little baskets in hand, we'd strut around, Front teeth missing, childhood unbound. Teachers' warnings, terminal reports, forgotten fast, Dad's scolding for a B grade, didn't last. I recall the dusty football fields in the neighbourhoods, Bamboos for goalposts, charcoal lines engaged. Worn-out balls, our prized possession, Dreaming o...
