One Prose Poem by Thompson Emate

 

The Diary of a Bracelet

It was a parting gift, one to be treasured. Her mother knew she was going to the beyond. She knew the night had come for her. She gave it to her as a keepsake.

After her mother had passed away, her mind was in turmoil. Her dreams were filled with unearthed memories, and she couldn't bear to keep the gift.

She found a new home for it, selling it for a price. It was bought by someone else who admired it and took it home.

Although the haunting memories had ceased, she encountered strange occurrences. Her dreams felt like a hazy maze, and the darkness seemed to stand like a mirror before her.

She sought advice from a sage, who explained that some people when near death, could catch a glimpse of other people's future. He revealed that her mother had given her the bracelet as a gift to ward off the tendrils of darkness. Now that it was gone, she had to create a portrait of it.

Even though the portrait wasn't a replica, it made a difference. It changed things. One night, as she gazed at the portrait, tears welled up in her eyes. She wished she hadn't given the real bracelet away.

Thompson Emate spends his leisure time on creative writing, particularly poetry and prose. He has a deep love for nature and the arts. His poems can be seen in Poetry Potion, Poetry Soup, Visual Verse, Written Tales magazine, Writer Space Africa magazine, ScribesMICRO and elsewhere. He lives in Lagos, Nigeria.