Cynthia Obinabo

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2020

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“White Lightening” by Cynthia Obinabo

Submitted to Contest #38

 Whoa! whoa! There! I shouted to my horse to stop. His nose flared and the hot steam coming from his mouth was a clear indication that we had been going very fast. I pulled at the reins and he came to a standstill, just in time too. We were at the brink of a cliff, one minute more and I shuddered to think what could have happened. I dismounted and tiptoed gingerly to the edge of the cliff, still holding tightly to the reins of my horse. I looked down and caught my breath as I imagined what would have happened, had we take...

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“Walking through the park on a Spring Day” by Cynthia Obinabo

Submitted to Contest #35

                            Walking through the park on a Spring dayWhile walking through the park on a Spring Day I chanced upon a butterfly. flitting from flower to flower, happily collecting the sweet nectar.How refreshing I thought, such a contrast to the other days prior to this which were colder. The flowers were not yet blooming and hence the butterflies had not been out gathering.But today, ...

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“Unexpected Funtime with my Owner” by Cynthia Obinabo

Submitted to Contest #34

Yawn!,yawn,yaaawn!I guess it's time to get up to another boring day at home, alone. Well, what shall I do today? Mmmm, maybe, Sheila the cat from next door will come to the window to tease me. Or,maybe the mouse that lives in the basement will come up today and look around for scraps when she thinks I am not looking.Next, I will wait patiently at her hole for her to finish and start to rush for her hole in the wall. Then I will give her the fright of her life! My greatest pleasure is seeing that shocked look on her face when she sees me wait...

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Author bio

Born in Jamaica I have lived and taught in several countries including Canada, Nigeria and the USA. A veteran elementary school teacher, I am a child advocate. I believe all children can learn. I think teaching a child to read is the most important thing you can do as a teacher. I have written some short stories for children. The book NGOZI-BLESSING available on amazon .com is an African fairy tale, chock full of life's lessons. I currently teach Kgn in Florida.