Iyin Oyebanji

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2020

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“Strength of a mother” by Iyin Oyebanji

Submitted to Contest #39

'There we have the right star of Lyra and right there is the big dipper.' Lydia pointed to the night sky showing the constellations to her baby as she rocked her in the crock of her arm, they were both staring at the stars. Lydia smiled down at her baby and cooed at her, they both stayed outside till the cold air chased them indoors.Lydia sang to her baby and danced with her, the laughter and cooing in their little cabin filled the entire house. When it was time to eat, Lydia sat down on her favourite cane chair and breastfed her baby 'Deola...

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“The star that shines after the moon” by Iyin Oyebanji

Submitted to Contest #38

Darell ran his hands over the violin, the dust clung to his fingers like a second skin. His breathe shook as he carried it in his arms and cradled it like a child, the strings strummed with a sweet and gentle hum. Her trademark moon was etched in the body of the violin and her moon also etched into the bow, he lifted the bow to play a tune but he couldn't bring himself to do it cause it reminded him too much of her. Despite the time of disuse the violin was still tuned and in perfect shape. Tears glistened in his eyes and he dropped the viol...

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