Memoirs of a Khunfisana - Episode 4

Any resemblance to existing persons in our story is purely coincidental.

-Memoirs of a Kunfisana series won't be back till July because June's posts will be something new!-

Submitted by Suli

Zlaikhah rested her head sorrowfully on Mmimmi's lap, "I'm not significant, am i?", she asked.....

Mmimmi was curling Zlaikhah's antennae with her finger, "of course you're significant," she said, "but you have to forget all about Isaak, and realize that fluffy is nothing more than a louse, and you know what they say about lice..", she added.

"yeah... I know what they say about lice...and its true, i think...'a louse is only after one thing', my dear mother used to tell me."

Mmimmi lifted Zlaikhah head and placed it between her hands, "you must realize that the world is a huge place," she said, in her usual confident

I-don't-care-if-they-think-I'm-non-existing way, "you must hitch a ride on the nearest sheep and go on a journey...a journey of self discovery"

Zlaikhah's eyes widened, "YES!", she exclaimed, "that is what I'll do. i have sheep friend, shag-ha, and she has always talked about jumping the fence and seeking down greener pastures. I'll ask her once she is don with her perm"

Memoirs of a Khunfisana - Episode 3

Any resemblance to existing persons in our story is purely coincidental.

Submitted by Tooomz


Zlaikhah's eyes welled up again as she thought of Fluffy....

Fluffy had been her hand servant for years, dressing up her antennas daily and waxing her exoskeleton to a shiny sheen to the envy of khunfisanas society.

Fluffy's friendship with Mildred was disturbing Zlaikhah ever since it started affecting the quality of her work. The only reason her mandible was flawless was because she kept repeating instructions to Fluffy. These days Zlaikhah's exoskeleton wasn't shining as brightly as it did of days past. Not only did she feel neglected from Isaak's inattention, but Fluffy's notable lack of concern over her work made Zlaikhah feel truly invisible to the world.

"Mmimmi, I feel that you're my only friend. Nobody pays attention to me anymore. What charms does Abdallah have that I don't? Why is Mildred distracting Fluffy away from me? Have I become as insignificant and undesired as last season's handbag?"

Memoirs of a Khunfisana - Episode 2

Any resemblance to existing persons in our story is purely coincidental.

Submitted by Ansam


... A tear came out! She just could not help it! She kept looking up towards the hot rising sun and then her tears would come out uncontrollably and nonstop, "hey... hey, take it easy Zlaikhah" Mmimmi said... "tell me who is to blame for all this?" Mmimmi had the look in her eyes that clearly said: I know who to blame but I want to hear it from you!

Zlaikhah paused for a minute and said..... "Abdalla! Isaak has been hanging out with Abdalla a lot lately, roaming diwaniyas and going to chalets, or even riding their bicycles around the city and going to the old souks of Kuwait, with Abdalla filling Issak's head with ideas!" and to that Mmimmi replied: "hmmm! I think I know exactly what you mean! As you said, Isaak changed being over philosophical and dreaming his days away... IT IS Abdalla! I can totally see it, but why would Abdalla do this to you"

"I think Abdalla hates me for the way I treated fluffy in the past" Zlaikhah said!

Mmimmi: "Speaking of which... hows fluffy doing?... I heard her and Mildred are becoming closer by the minute!!!"

Memoirs of a Khunfisana - Episode 1

Any resemblance to existing persons in our story is purely coincidental.

Submitted by SULI


On a warm sunny day, such as today, Zlaikhah was sitting under the palm tree that grew near her drain with Mmimmi talking about love.....

"I dont know, Mmimmi," Zlaikhah said, "everytime i try to wink or flirt with him, isaak doesnt react. Do you think there's another khunfisana he's seeing?"

Mmimmi laughed at the thought, "tee hee hee", she said, "are you serious? you are the fairest khunfisana of them all. no other khunfisana has an exoskeleton as shiny as yours, or antennas as well kept. why, i could even see my reflection on your ass.tee hee"

Zlaikhah broke a little smile, revealing her well manicured mandibles, "you think so? that is so sweet of you...i needed that little ego boost, but seriously, Isaak is so unresponsive. what do you think it could be?"

"well," replied Mmimmi, "you know how philosophical he is. he spends too much time dreaming and thinking and not enough paying attention to things around him. but its no excuse...he should realize what a prize he has in front of him"

Zlaikhah turned her head away from Mmimmi and towards the rising sun, and let a light breeze caressed her face, "i know who to blame for this...", she said as her eyes filled with tears...


Picture above from flickr.

Memoirs of a Khunfisana - Ode to Zlaikhah

Submitted by SULI


Ode to Zlaikhah

Oh your cute curiosity,
as you stick your head out of the burrow,
anxiously looking,
for an answer to your deep rooted sorrow,
your shiny head,
as it peeps from beyond the grains,
of the desert sands in which you dwell,
and your streamline back,
secretly sheathing your wings well,

do you think of me when you fly,
oh so high,
soaring in the sky,
free,

do you think of me,
when you are racing down the drain,
do you wonder if you will ever,
see me again?

Oh Zlaikhah,
Oh the good times we've had,
Oh the memories we made,
Oh the times we laughed,
Oh Zlaikhah oh Zlaikhah,
so wild and free,
please agree,
when i ask you to marry me.

A Poem by Isaak (with a 'K')

Memoirs of a Khunfisana - Introduction

Memoirs of a Khunfisana* is collaborative work that will be posted on my blog from time to time in the form of short story-episodes. We are a team of four (me, Abs, Suli, and Tooomz) and will be taking terms in finishing the story. Suli will start the story and each one of us will take turns in completing it!

So stay tuned... I will be posting episode 1 either tonight or tomorrow morning :-)

Cheers!


*Khunfisana = Beetle