Hadiya Rudolfo

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

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“I Cried at My Wedding” by Hadiya Rudolfo

Submitted to Contest #102

“She loves me. She loves me not.”As I slip the matching diamond earrings into my earlobes, I ponder this sentiment. Jazz and I have always been together. At least, that is how it feels. From strolling up to her porch that first day in a new neighborhood to everything else, this day feels almost inevitable.***“Hi! Can I play with you?”The girl, her hand in mid-air, looked across at me. The boy, pinned, followed suit.My arms drew a closer circle around Sandy, my doll’s, neck. “Uh, it’s fine. Never mind.”“No, no, no, don’t go.”My skin bulged un...

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“Face Me at the River Ocean” by Hadiya Rudolfo

Submitted to Contest #101

My best friend’s older brother hates me, but you cannot tell by looking at him. Even now, as we cruise through the hills beyond the city, he makes no effort to be outwardly mean.            “When is Jazz supposed to be back?”            He fiddles with the radio. “Last day in August, I think.”            “UGH.” The guttural sound sinks me deep into the Jeep’s front passenger sea...

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“Where was the Lantern?” by Hadiya Rudolfo

Submitted to Contest #100

I shake off the excess rain water before stepping over the darkened threshold.            “I’m home.” My voice bounces off the many surfaces of many things, but back to me. At a loss, I rest my umbrella against a mountain of knickknacks. My feet choose their footing carefully while forging a path across forgotten ground. The dampness of my attire accentuates the foreboding nature of this what I once called ‘home’. Everything is out of place, but I could not make out anything even if I wa...

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NOTE: To facilitate other projects, I will be participating when I can in the Weekly Contest. Currently, I am a Content Creator at 'MetaPoet with HR'. You should definitely check it out if you like all things 'creative'. See you there ~ metpoetwithhr.org