Ameerah Kola-Olukotun

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“Wrapper” by Ameerah Kola-Olukotun

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #269

Before I even saw your face, I had the wrapper picked out. It was made of crimson Ankara, adorned with golden flowers outlined in black. I had others, of course - which Yoruba woman doesn’t? But that one was yours.  When I first pressed you against my back and draped you in the fabric, shifting so you’d be comfortable when your grandmother tied it off, I fought to blink back the tears. After months of hospital visits and late night feeding sessions, you were finally big enough to be backed. I tried to imagine what it would feel like for...

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Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #269
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