"If I must still be subject to the struggles, perils and burdens of my youth. Reclaiming and reawakening stolen and stagnated dreams. Then I must look the part, adequately imbued with vigor and hope to fulfill my calling". Chioma Onwudiwe
... What could she do? But lay down on that mat, made of straw. Encased in a bubble and banished, or should I say cursed to sleep forever. The spell would tie her up, and keep her useless from using and enjoying all the gifts her Father had given her. Yet laying there in that bubble, knowing and thinking about all she could do and all that she could be. Was a faith, even worse than death. 'Beauty' knew she had to break out of the bubble. And if she died in the process, well she died! Anything would do, but wallow in this place of 'dreams that never wake'. She thought real quick and loud, as she often did. Her life would eventually depend on it. There just had to be a way out.
"I was in an involuntary state of captivity and hibernation while most lived their lives. So most time frames, restrictions and limitations have absolutely nothing on me." (revised)
Chioma Onwudiwe
Alas, she remembered a story her daddy had told her. Just before he left on that long journey. He had worked for the King, before he left on the voyage. And though 'Beauty' knew, that he would never come back again. The stories he had told her about the King, still lived in her heart. Daddy had told her, that the King was not only very rich and powerful. But that He was kind also. That was it!!! 'Beauty' had just seen a ray of hope, a spark of anticipation. A jolt powerful enough, to rouse her heavy and sleepy eyelids. She would appeal to the King, to break this nasty bubble. And save her, from this evil and slimy spell.
"As a harried sapling, I felt very bad and weird that I did not fit into a box. Now as a grown and authentic trunk I am the happier for it."
Chioma Onwudiwe
Appeal to the King? From a dungeon? While tied up in a bubble and very, very sleepy. Hmmm, what a bold wish and audacious expectation. But then again, that's the stuff dreams are made off... Be sure to follow 'Beauty' and find out what happens.
Chioma Onwudiwe 2013