ZEDICUS PIRO AND DAD

Zedicus Piro ! Zedicus Piro !! Or Words No Be Problem as you claim what is your purpose in this life,do you want to keep claiming words no be problem with problems ? Answer my son,tell me of course words are not your problem." That was the voice of my dad who spoke as i passed him very early in the morning with my phone charger on my hands looking for where to power it. My dad words was not a surprise to me because he is fond of early morning reminders which we nickname "Breakfast Tea". Today's breakfast tea was a bit different as a pulled it weight in me but my youthfulness won't allow the breakfast tea digest effectively.

The voice of my dad echoed again as i stood flown away with imagination of his words but soon adjusted with the repetition of the question. I had to just answer it urgently and sincerely before his phrase of "oh goodness me" gush out from his mouth. I babbled some words and my dad interrupted ,i almost start taking some steps backward but unlike him the words were different and said peacefully "why not try running, you have long legs, God gave it to you for a purpose ,its an advantage, make use of it,this a society of skill and handwork, they are highly lucrative, if you dedicate your time you will be a breaking news and words no be problem will be preach more from others than yourself." I said thank you dad and left well fed.

That became my beginning and a foundation of joining the Race Team in my area. The first day i appeared for training everyone first comment about me was wow wow wow. I didn't need a prophet to tell my long legs was an admiration.  I got more encouraged to continue, after some beginners tips given by coach Bekeh, i walked to the guy seated with lot of motivation and exchange pleasantries. Hi dude my name is Zedicus Piro or Words No Be Problem what is yours? The guy looked at me with a smile that showed his complete yellow teeth that matches with his dress. What a perfect match,i spoke unconsciously. I repeated the question to him before he responded my name is HIV, i said pardon , he repeated my name is HIV. I moved back waving him bros Weldon, some guys soon hail him HIV, he smiled again opening his yellowish teeth. i have heard nicknames but this one got me looking for space to faint as my beautiful Nigeria Girls will say. A girl who sat around probably watching what transpired walked closer to me and said that's what he called himself, he is one of the best here but not off here.

We did some race exercises that got me sweating and panting like a baby racer. The day's training was over and i got home looked so tired. The odour from My shoes circulated around the house that got everyone running for safety. My dad walked quietly and laid his hands on my shoulders, "poverty is worse than this odour,it scares people away from you but money is a fine perfume and like magnet, it attract people to you. Keep working soon you will become a fine perfume." I said thanks dad,took my bath,ate just a little of course when you exercise,you don't eat much and later went to bed. I slept like a donkey that night,in my dream world i was running too and came first. When i woke there's was hope for the future.

I stepped out heading for the training session but a woman who normally emptied our waste bin when things were normal interrupted me, "good morning Mr Zedicus Piro, am here to empty your waste", i said "morning ma'am, our waste is no longer a waste". She said pardon, I spoke again, "madam waste no there,Na who chop get waste. The woman replied "eyaaa , una own bad, its like poverty is temporary permanent in your house". I said with an angry voice,"woman choose your words carefully", she replied "the great racer Zedicus Piro they are the right words."

I left her and arrived the training session, the first person i saw was HIV, we exchange pleasantries, he seemed a bit normal today except for his teeth. The whistle of Coach Bekeh put us in position. All the formalities were done and it continued like that for over three months that became like just two days. I and HIV got appointed for a state competition set by the Governor Prof Ben Ayade. I was the favorite on the book and by the people of course book reflects the people.

The eve of that day was a sleepless night for me as i roamed about like a girl heart broken. I tried more to sleep but sleep was sleeping. The d-day finally came and crowd turned out to cheer us. My dad appeared on suit that almost mistook him for the governor representative. We lined up and the commentator announced Ten million naira for the first price. A heavy air came out from my anus at the hearing of ten million naira. HIV shouted "Zedicus Piro what is it,you want kill me before the race". I threw my innocent face and released another air again. The commentator walked closer and spoke in a low tone "one of you really need to use the toilet urgently."  HIV said Oga Na Zedicus Piro but unfortunately he fart the air too as he was trying to talk. The odour made the commentator an emergency running athlete.

The gun was shot and we began running for four hundred meters. There was cheering from the crowd Zedicus Piro run harder,Words No Be Problem fire fire, some were even speaking in Obudu language "uzedicus upiro bu kaa". Unfortunately i disappointed them,they gave me seventh position out of seven, My Obudu supporters began saying  "Uzedicus Upiro acarry last, akung likel" .
I couldn't leave the field but my dad walked up to me and said "am sorry, i shouldn't have push you into this but you're a victor, to attempt is to dare,to fail is to learn. I have leant,you have learnt ,let's go home." When we got home he asked what do you really love doing in life. I said "dad i just want to keep writing to be greater, it gives me joy, and serve as an inspiration and source of laughter cum happiness to many." You have my blessings Son,hit the sky and may Words No Be Problem forever."

LESSON: what we are good in doesn't often if not always show on our body structure. Aptitude i:e our Ability is inert, our body structure may just reflect our capacity but not ability. Capacity is acquired while ability is inert. Many People in the world are where they are not suppose to be because of parental or significant other influence. There's is need to understand the aptitude of your child and direct your motivation there else there will be disappointment but if it has happened, wake up and start up,it is only late when you're dead. What we are is the reflection of our Aptitude, Aptitude plus hard work raise to the power of Grace is equal to you too much.

MY NAME IS ZEDICUS PIRO AND YOU KNOW SAY WORDS NO BE PROBLEM