I remember memorising this poem for an S.S.S 2 examination. It was tough. I found it very hard to commit it to my brain, but I succeeded and even fell in love with the poem.

But I had no idea I had fallen in love with it, until six years after secondary school, now in the university, and I saw the poem among the other questions I was to answer.

The moment I saw “The Pulley” I was over the moon. It was the first question I answered, even putting down some lines to buttress my points. 😊 Lines I thought I would have forgotten over the years, but didn't! ☺️

Another poem I love from S.S.S 1 is Lenrie Peters': “The Panic Of Growing Older”

Maybe I should be irritated at Ella’s character —the protagonist— but I am not. The prologue has done so much introduction, that I know that her supposed strong head is a shield to protect herself.

After seeing such wounded characters in other books like: Redeeming Love, Bridge to Haven, and Ayanfe, one can't help but pity Ella and not judge her.

Her stubbornness will want to make you hit her across the face, but we are taught self-control. 😁

Once again, a message of understanding and compassion is being taught through Ella this time. And her resistance to it, only softens my heart for her.

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