The Other Side

Sigh... Oh dear Ikenga... Recently, my so-called best friend, Okonkwo, suffered great turmoil. But seriously, did he think I cared or something? Wel if he did.... AHEM!! He was wrong! His ways of life are morally unacceptable and there were so many circumstances where I wanted to say that to his face! When he was in exile, the only thing that kept me from cutting ties with him was his yams. I made a huge profit selling his harvest in he marketplace! He didn't even know I took half the money that was earned, how stupid! All he's got ion for him is his strength. Imagine, he beats his wives and his children; the only thing he hasn't eaten is himself! He should learn how to control his emotions like me, and maybe he wouldn't be so unfortunate today!...Hahaha that doesn't sound like me at all doesn't it? I think I drank a little too much palm wine today! Honestly speaking though, I can see our society falling apart, can't you? First, Okonkwo is forced into exile, then losers we call Ashy-Buttocks try to educate us! Why can't we be left alone, for goodness sakes? We have been prosperous since our ancestor's ancestors, I'm pretty sure we have no need for whatever change they are planning for us. But! ... There IS one thing that has stirred my interest; and that is their religion. Whoever we cast aside, they take in. What is the meaning of doing so? Do they gain anything from such an act? I guess... Since they have managed to recruit some average village people; even I have been tempted to try what they call Christianity many many times. The thought actually still lingers in my mind... But I'd better keep my distance, because if Okonkwo ever found out, I'm sure I'd serve as chicken feed. Plus, I still have my whole family to take care of; I have no time to fool around with some new belief. I feel bad for his son, Nwoye, though...who's now a Christian. But the more I think about it, the more it seems inevitable since he was always put down and beaten by Okonkwo. Speaking of him, he should seriously stop using violence to solve all his problems! I'm starting to get sick and tired of watching the back of such a dangerous creature! He may see his explosive actions as manly but people like me... See it as shameful. Regardless, even if Okonkwo was here at this moment in time to fight back against these buttocks, we would still witness our culture fall apart. So, Ikenga... What should we do?