microfiction Archives - Saajida Says

19 Nov 2015

Gaining From Loss [Fiction]

by Saajida Akabor | posted in: Creative, Fiction | 0

I witnessed pain in a stranger’s smile. I recalled what it felt like. And in an instant I am humbled. It has been a while since my dear old friends, sadness and despair, have visited me and, like most times … Continued

26 Nov 2013

Anecdotal

by Saajida Akabor | posted in: Creative | 12

Strong rays of sunshine drop over Table Mountain in the early morning. To my right, a fleet of boats are docked at the harbour. Sparkling blue waters glitter from the sunlight, calmly going about their ways. The road ahead is … Continued

4 Oct 2013

Met by Accident

by Saajida Akabor | posted in: Creative, Fiction | 9

She flicked her long silky brown hair to the side and smiled lovingly at them. I finally had the chance to see what they meant by the scars from “the accident”. A long, deep purple slash ran down from her … Continued

29 Jul 2013

|Parallel| Universe

by Saajida Akabor | posted in: Fiction | 8

The wind blew mercilessly in the cold, dark night. Unbeknownst to him, a pair of brown eyes followed his every move through a small binoculars. Adjusting their position to get a full view of him, they watched as he got … Continued

21 Jun 2013

Friday Fiction

by Saajida Akabor | posted in: Creative, Fiction | 4

While I weave through the busy streets of Cape Town, a calmness within me slowly drowns out the sounds from around. My mind wanders and a change of scene materialises in front of me. Like an exquisite garment over bareness, … Continued