Tolu Oyeniyi
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A Mother
“Congratulations Mam, you have a beautiful baby boy” The weary-eyed nurse smiled as she placed the baby into the hands of his mother. “Thank you” The mother smiled. She stared at her baby, though he was not fully cleaned yet, she held him closely within her arms for a brief moment, which for her felt as though the world had stopped. A tear rolled down her cheeks, and she began whispering softly into her baby’s ear. He miraculously stopped crying for a few seconds as if recognizing and listening to her voice. “Even if I have to shift the universe or alter faith itself, I’ll make sure no harm comes to you. I promise.” The baby’s eyebrows relaxed for a split second, quick enough for only his mother to notice, but then his lips began to quiver, and he burst into tears. A nurse gently grabbed him, pulling him away from his mother, in order to get him fully cleaned in time to be given back.
By Tolu Oyeniyi4 years ago in Fiction
Running out of Time
The green light illuminated from the small screen within my palms. I watched as the players stepped onto the field - chest high and chin up, with the biggest smiles on their faces as they waved to their fans. A roar of “YAAHHHH!” and calls of admiration echoed from the small device and filled the inside of my room. I smiled. My heart was weak, but the warmth from the screen was able to warm up my cheeks while the warmth from the scene playing before my eyes warmed up my heart.
By Tolu Oyeniyi4 years ago in Fiction
